Historical Figures

Thomas Harris – Victoria’s First Mayor

Thomas Harris – Victoria’s First Mayor British Columbia’s capital City had one of the most colorful and controversial figures serving as the first Mayor. His name was Thomas Harris, and he served three terms in office between 1862 and 1865. A butcher by trade, he referred to himself as “just an ‘umble tradesman” who owned […]

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Traditions of Victoria Day

Traditions of Victoria Day Every year the traditional “May 24th” holiday, the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birthday, occurs on a different date.  This year it is early – on Monday, 20th May. The holiday weekend consists of celebrations ranging from a parade, boating, festivals and even, on one memorable occasion in 1896, a tragedy. According

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Today I Welcome a Visiting Author to My Blog: Judith Arnopp, How to Dress Like a Tudor

Today I Welcome a Visiting Author to My Blog: Judith Arnopp, How to Dress Like a Tudor PROLIFIC HISTORICAL FICTION WRITER FROM THE UK, JUDITH ARNOTT, HAS STOPPED BY TO TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT ONE OF HER LATEST BOOKS – “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A TUDOR.” I don’t always dress like a Tudor lady, but

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The Lady who knew “next to nothing” about Gardening

The Lady who knew “next to nothing” about Gardening. Jeanette Foster Kennedy was born in Toronto, Ontario, on February 26th, 1868, one hundred and fifty-five years ago, but her presence on Vancouver Island is still very much alive. Although her ancestry was both Canadian and Irish, she was destined to become famous on the Saanich

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