Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining in print until the present day.

Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management is a comprehensive guide to managing a Victorian household, first published in 1861 by Isabella Beeton. It became one of the most famous and influential domestic guides of its time. The book is renowned for its detailed advice on various aspects of running a home, including cooking, housekeeping, child-rearing, etiquette, and health.