1901 - 1910

The years 1901 - 1910 are generally thought of as the Edwardian Era, named after King Edward VII, but the spirit of the time transcends certainly to his successor, King George V. Despite the last 6 years or so of Queen Victoria's reign being technically "Victorian", these last 6+ years have a distinctly "Edwardian" feel. Perhaps because Queen Victoria was less and less in the public eye, and her son and heir began to have an impact on society. It is also notable that The Great War (World War One) is generally thought to fit into the Edwardian Era.

The Edwardian Era was different in its morals, having a more lax standard in its code of conduct. During this Era we start to see more and more implementation of the standard inventions used in our Era today.

By the late 1890's, it became more common for homes of the middle classes to have electricity, telephones, indoor plumbing and even a car.

The Edwardian Era is one of the finest examples in modern history of an Era truly in the crux of two very different worlds --- the Victorian Era and the Edwardian Era. The Edwardian Era was filled with technological advancements and social change. It was also the end of an age, a farewell to life as everyone knew it.
(Info from Two Worlds)