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Queen Victoria
May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.
queen victoria • queen victoria bio • queen victoria biography • life of queen victoria • british monarch
May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.
queen victoria • queen victoria bio • queen victoria biography • life of queen victoria • british monarch
Birth of Queen Victoria.
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
Queen Victoria
Happy Victoria Day! A look at the monarch who gave us a holiday on Monday!!!
victoria • queen • united kingdom • saxe-coburgh-gotha • albert
Happy Victoria Day! A look at the monarch who gave us a holiday on Monday!!!
victoria • queen • united kingdom • saxe-coburgh-gotha • albert
Queen Victoria’s Christening
On June 21, 1819 the heir to the throne of England was christened, Alexandrina Victoria. To her father, the name was an insult.
queen victoria's christening • how queen victoria got her name • alexandrina victoria • the prince regent • the duke of kent
On June 21, 1819 the heir to the throne of England was christened, Alexandrina Victoria. To her father, the name was an insult.
queen victoria's christening • how queen victoria got her name • alexandrina victoria • the prince regent • the duke of kent
Hemophilia in the Royal Family
The hereditary disease hemophilia is a well-known example of how genetics can travel through a family tree. It struck the royal families of Europe last century.
royal family genealogy • royal family history • hereditary diseases • hemophilia in royal family • hemophilia
The hereditary disease hemophilia is a well-known example of how genetics can travel through a family tree. It struck the royal families of Europe last century.
royal family genealogy • royal family history • hereditary diseases • hemophilia in royal family • hemophilia
The Three Pence Beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
Visiting Brighton's Pavilion
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
Opera and More in London's Heart
This historic London theatre offers more than just performances. Tours, exhibits, workshops and free concerts will keep the whole family entertained.
london • covent garden • opera • ballet • theatre
This historic London theatre offers more than just performances. Tours, exhibits, workshops and free concerts will keep the whole family entertained.
london • covent garden • opera • ballet • theatre
Prince Albert's Compositions
A look at Prince Albert, husband of England's Queen Victoria, and his sacred compositions.
prince albert • queen victoria • sacred compositions by prince albert • sacred music • choral music
A look at Prince Albert, husband of England's Queen Victoria, and his sacred compositions.
prince albert • queen victoria • sacred compositions by prince albert • sacred music • choral music
SUBSTITUTE FIRST LADY: HARRIET LANE
President James Buchanan, the only bachelor to live in the White House, turned to his niece to act as First Lady and official White House hostess. She was a great success, unlike her uncle, and she changed the standard of what was acceptable for a lady in politics.
buchanan • lane • johnston • minster • queen victoria
President James Buchanan, the only bachelor to live in the White House, turned to his niece to act as First Lady and official White House hostess. She was a great success, unlike her uncle, and she changed the standard of what was acceptable for a lady in politics.
buchanan • lane • johnston • minster • queen victoria
The Kings of Belgium (Part 1)
The lives of the first two monarchs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I and Leopold II.
belgian • kingdom • king leopold • saxe-coburg • princess charlotte
The lives of the first two monarchs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I and Leopold II.
belgian • kingdom • king leopold • saxe-coburg • princess charlotte
The Victoria Regina Tarot
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
Victoria Cross
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
Buckingham Palace for Visitors
The Travelsleuth makes his annual visit to Buckingham Palace and samples an excellent family run hotel in the heart of Belgravia.
london • travelsleuth • abletogo • buckingham • lime
The Travelsleuth makes his annual visit to Buckingham Palace and samples an excellent family run hotel in the heart of Belgravia.
london • travelsleuth • abletogo • buckingham • lime
Canada's First Coins Issued 1858
Coins of the Province of Canada included a 20-cent piece that was not generally accepted by the spending public. A 25-cent coin later became standard
canada's first coins • province of canada currency • canadian currency 1858 • twenty-cent coin canada • queen victoria on coin
Coins of the Province of Canada included a 20-cent piece that was not generally accepted by the spending public. A 25-cent coin later became standard
canada's first coins • province of canada currency • canadian currency 1858 • twenty-cent coin canada • queen victoria on coin
Felix Mendelssohn Biography
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
felix mendelssohn • felix mendelssohn biography • mendelssohn life and works • mendelssohn midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn songs without words
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
felix mendelssohn • felix mendelssohn biography • mendelssohn life and works • mendelssohn midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn songs without words
Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia
Georgetown, on the Malaysian Island of Penang, was perhaps the only really multi-racial society in Asia and its ecletic architecture and religious houses display this.
georgetown malaysia penang • malaysia's richest island port • multi-racial society asia • singapore malacca • mah jong
Georgetown, on the Malaysian Island of Penang, was perhaps the only really multi-racial society in Asia and its ecletic architecture and religious houses display this.
georgetown malaysia penang • malaysia's richest island port • multi-racial society asia • singapore malacca • mah jong
Great Victorian Writers on the Isle of Wight
During the 19th century poets, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen jouneyed to the Isle in the Solent, thanks to the presence of Queen Victoria who lived there.
alfred lord tennyson's charge of the light brigade • isle of wight • farringford house • queen victoria and prince albert at osborne house • john keats and endymion
During the 19th century poets, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen jouneyed to the Isle in the Solent, thanks to the presence of Queen Victoria who lived there.
alfred lord tennyson's charge of the light brigade • isle of wight • farringford house • queen victoria and prince albert at osborne house • john keats and endymion
Historic Scottish Hotels - Inverlochy Castle
A luxurious historic castle, surrounded by unspoilt scenery in and around Fort William and Perthshire. Voted "Best hotel in Europe" by Travel and Leisure Magazine 2006.
historic scottish hotels - inverlochy castle • battle of glen coe • one of scotland's finest country house hotels • located in the west highland glens • "best european hotel " - travel and leisure 2006
A luxurious historic castle, surrounded by unspoilt scenery in and around Fort William and Perthshire. Voted "Best hotel in Europe" by Travel and Leisure Magazine 2006.
historic scottish hotels - inverlochy castle • battle of glen coe • one of scotland's finest country house hotels • located in the west highland glens • "best european hotel " - travel and leisure 2006
London's Autumn Highlights
London is missing its regular visitors from North America after the 11 September. Intrepid travellors however will find hotel bargains galore and many cultural highlights to tempt them.<I>The Travelsleuth</I></B> looks at London's October season and and suggests afternoon tea at the Ritz or a "Flapper" champagne cocktail at the bar of Claridge's Hotel.<B>Second Update: 11 October.</B>
london • britain • queen • empress victoria • george
London is missing its regular visitors from North America after the 11 September. Intrepid travellors however will find hotel bargains galore and many cultural highlights to tempt them.<I>The Travelsleuth</I></B> looks at London's October season and and suggests afternoon tea at the Ritz or a "Flapper" champagne cocktail at the bar of Claridge's Hotel.<B>Second Update: 11 October.</B>
london • britain • queen • empress victoria • george
Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
Short biography of the talented and independent-minded daughter of England's Queen Victoria.
princess louise • duchess of argyll • queen victoria • victorian artists • sir joseph boehm
Short biography of the talented and independent-minded daughter of England's Queen Victoria.
princess louise • duchess of argyll • queen victoria • victorian artists • sir joseph boehm
Royal Quotation Quiz
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
Sydney, Australia's BridgeClimb
Traveling to Sydney, Australia? Visiting the Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden? Great, but don't miss the Sydney BridgeClimb!
sydney bridge climb • things to do in sydney • sydney opera house • sydney royal botanic garden • sydney aquarium
Traveling to Sydney, Australia? Visiting the Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden? Great, but don't miss the Sydney BridgeClimb!
sydney bridge climb • things to do in sydney • sydney opera house • sydney royal botanic garden • sydney aquarium
The Fairmont Empress, Victoria
The Fairmont Empress Hotel sits regally overlooking the inner harbour of Victoria, BC, as one of the city's favourite accommodations.
fairmont empress hotel • victoria bc • british columbia canada accommodations • inner harbour downtown area • royal tea empress room
The Fairmont Empress Hotel sits regally overlooking the inner harbour of Victoria, BC, as one of the city's favourite accommodations.
fairmont empress hotel • victoria bc • british columbia canada accommodations • inner harbour downtown area • royal tea empress room
The First Opium War
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
The Royal Ripper?
Were Jack the Ripper's brutal crimes committed by Queen Victoria's grandson Eddy?
jack the ripper • royal • royalty • prince eddy • albert victor
Were Jack the Ripper's brutal crimes committed by Queen Victoria's grandson Eddy?
jack the ripper • royal • royalty • prince eddy • albert victor
Writers' Homes in Britain
A brief look at the homes of famous writers who lived in London, England.
edward lear • the owl and the pussycat • the book of nonsense • queen victoria • landscape painter
A brief look at the homes of famous writers who lived in London, England.
edward lear • the owl and the pussycat • the book of nonsense • queen victoria • landscape painter
Duleep Singh Bust Sold For £1.5 M
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.
art • marble • victorian sculpture • portrait bust • maharajah duleep singh
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.
art • marble • victorian sculpture • portrait bust • maharajah duleep singh
Romance of Nicholas and Alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
Sergeant George Richardson VC
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
Birth of the Victoria Cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
Dickens on the Strand
Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria never visited Galveston, but chances are they would feel right at home December 1 -2, 2007 at the 34th Dickens on the Strand.
dickens on the strand • galveston • snowy victorian holiday masterpiece • charles dickens and queen victoria never visited g • wall street of the southwest.
Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria never visited Galveston, but chances are they would feel right at home December 1 -2, 2007 at the 34th Dickens on the Strand.
dickens on the strand • galveston • snowy victorian holiday masterpiece • charles dickens and queen victoria never visited g • wall street of the southwest.
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great place to visit. Whether it be a day, weekend, or an extended holiday, there is always something to see and do at the Falls.
niagara falls • falls • mary alward • mary • alward
Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great place to visit. Whether it be a day, weekend, or an extended holiday, there is always something to see and do at the Falls.
niagara falls • falls • mary alward • mary • alward
Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Autumn Bargains and Afternoon Tea
The Travelsleuth updates on bargain UK travel offers, city and rural hotel Autumn breaks, and enjoys the elegant courtesies of the quintessential English Afternoon Tea at the Ritz and Claridge's.
britain • british • london • cumbria • queen
The Travelsleuth updates on bargain UK travel offers, city and rural hotel Autumn breaks, and enjoys the elegant courtesies of the quintessential English Afternoon Tea at the Ritz and Claridge's.
britain • british • london • cumbria • queen
Maytime in Southern England. Pt 1.
Maytime touring in West Sussex, Southern England, with the Travel Sleuth, together with some thoughts on the traditional English, (and Irish) Breakfast. Visit the ancient Roman Palace at Fishbourne, and discover a charming rural hotel and restaurant in an artist's paradise.
southern england • holidays • tourism • travels
Maytime touring in West Sussex, Southern England, with the Travel Sleuth, together with some thoughts on the traditional English, (and Irish) Breakfast. Visit the ancient Roman Palace at Fishbourne, and discover a charming rural hotel and restaurant in an artist's paradise.
southern england • holidays • tourism • travels
An Introduction to Steampunk
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Food make a conscious choice.
Grow you own food and know what you eat.
y2k • food security • self-reliance • wendell berry • consumer culture
Grow you own food and know what you eat.
y2k • food security • self-reliance • wendell berry • consumer culture
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
Kali's Killers
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
King Edward VIII’s Abdication
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Origin Of Boxing Day
The origin of Boxing Day was to remove all boxes from the home after Christmas Day. True or False
boxing day history • origin of boxing day • boxing day in canada • boxing day holiday • boxing day tradition
The origin of Boxing Day was to remove all boxes from the home after Christmas Day. True or False
boxing day history • origin of boxing day • boxing day in canada • boxing day holiday • boxing day tradition
SuiteU Course: Victoria - A Pacific Paradise
Discover Canada's premier tourist destination by enrolling in this popular Course at Suite University.
suiteu • suite university • course • online course • online class
Discover Canada's premier tourist destination by enrolling in this popular Course at Suite University.
suiteu • suite university • course • online course • online class
The Charm of Charm Bracelets
What accounts for the perpetual popularity of charm bracelets? Charm bracelets are an interesting jewelry accessory as they normally tell a story about the wearer.
charm bracelets • charms • talismans • amulets • jewelry
What accounts for the perpetual popularity of charm bracelets? Charm bracelets are an interesting jewelry accessory as they normally tell a story about the wearer.
charm bracelets • charms • talismans • amulets • jewelry
Traditional British Food - Meat Pies for All
British meat pies come in all shapes and flavours. Old time favourites can be found on most local high streets- usually in the traditional butcher's shop.
traditional british food - meat pies for all • largest pie ever made • beginning of take-away food • dozens of varieties of savoury meat pies • meat pies sold by travelng pie-men
British meat pies come in all shapes and flavours. Old time favourites can be found on most local high streets- usually in the traditional butcher's shop.
traditional british food - meat pies for all • largest pie ever made • beginning of take-away food • dozens of varieties of savoury meat pies • meat pies sold by travelng pie-men
Canada - Halifax and the Titanic
Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.
halifax canada • sinking of the titanic • halifax canada peggy's cove • lunenburg-unesco world heritage site • permanent titanic exhibition
Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.
halifax canada • sinking of the titanic • halifax canada peggy's cove • lunenburg-unesco world heritage site • permanent titanic exhibition
Fifth Life in Canada Review: 2003-2004
A review of the year here at Life in Canada
canada • review • articles • ratings • life in canada
A review of the year here at Life in Canada
canada • review • articles • ratings • life in canada
Florence Nightingale Brief Bio
The life and work of pioneering English nurse Florence Nightingale, also an administrator and writer
florence nightingale • nightingale brief bio • life and work of nightingale • lady with the lamp • nightingale angel of crimea
The life and work of pioneering English nurse Florence Nightingale, also an administrator and writer
florence nightingale • nightingale brief bio • life and work of nightingale • lady with the lamp • nightingale angel of crimea
Fuzzy-Wuzzy
Made famous by Rudyard Kipling's poem, fuzzy-wuzzy, the Beja Warriors came from an ancient people and were one of Britain's most fearsome colonial enemies.
fuzzy-wuzzy • fuzzy-wuzzies • rudyard kipling's fuzzy-wuzzy • beja • beja warriors
Made famous by Rudyard Kipling's poem, fuzzy-wuzzy, the Beja Warriors came from an ancient people and were one of Britain's most fearsome colonial enemies.
fuzzy-wuzzy • fuzzy-wuzzies • rudyard kipling's fuzzy-wuzzy • beja • beja warriors
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