Monthly Archives: June 2010
Sunday Spotlight: The Duel for Europe 1800-1830
‘The Duel for Europe 1800-1830′ is an exhibition created by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Although there is a physical exhibit, which contains artifacts such as an 1811 pistol, made by a leading London gunmaker, and the Treaties of … Continue reading
Filed under British History, Sunday Spotlight, The Regency
Mailbox Monday
I’ve been reading other bloggers’ weekly posts but today marks the first time I’ve taken part in Mailbox Monday, a weekly meme hosted by The Printed Page. The aim is to provide a “gathering place for readers to share the … Continue reading
Filed under British History, Mailbox Monday
The Historical Tourist visits George Brown House
Last weekend I headed into the city to participate in Doors Open Toronto, an annual event in which “buildings of architectural, historic, cultural, and social significance open their doors”. Inspired by similar events in France, which launched its Doors Open … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian History, Local History, The Historical Tourist
