Feb 11, 2015 · Written Valentine’s poems first appeared in the early 1400s and it is from this period that we have the oldest known Valentine’s poem in existence. Read on to find more about this truly unique symbol of enduring love!

Jan 3, 2025 · The earliest recorded Valentine’s note dates to 1415, when Charles, Duke of Orleans, wrote love poems to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London. These heartfelt verses marked the beginning of a tradition that would span generations.

The oldest known Valentine’s Day card dates back to the 1400s. Charles, Duke of Orleans, sent a love letter to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London.

Jan 27, 2025 · Sending love notes on Valentine’s Day as a tradition started to take hold in the 15th century, with the first surviving Valentine’s message dating back to 1415.

Find out about the meaning and history of Valentine’s Day, from the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia that welcomed spring to the card- giving customs of Victorian England. Where did Valentine's Day originate from? The history of the holiday—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery.

Feb 13, 2014 · In this guest blog post, Mary searches through old newspapers to find valentine poems and other romantic messages from Valentine’s Day celebrations of the past. Illustration: “To My Valentine,” 1890. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Ask any child if they know a valentine poem, and they’re likely to recite this couplet:

Feb 14, 2016 · By the late 14th century, the feast day of a martyred Roman saint named Valentine was strongly enough associated with lovers that Geoffrey Chaucer could write that the holiday was when ‘every bird cometh there to choose his mate’.

Feb 9, 2024 · From handwritten greetings in the 1400s to mass-produced cards in the 19th century, the tradition of expressing love through written notes has remained a cornerstone of Valentine’s Day. In the 18th century, printed verse guides were sold to …

Feb 14, 2018 · In 1477, Margery Brews, a Norfolk woman, wrote a letter to her cousin John Paston, calling him ‘my right well beloved Valentine’. It is the earliest known letter of its kind.

Jan 21, 2019 · Written Valentine's notes began to appear around the 1400s and the oldest known valentine, which is now held by the British Library in London, was composed by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.