Category Archives: HISTORICAL

ADRIATIC CRUISE

Posted on October 20, 2024 by bilyreid

You are invited to peruse one my latest photobooks, Adriatic Cruise. This was a cruise I did in the early summer of 2023 with a three day stint in Venice prior to boarding. I had never seen the stunning Dalmatian … Continue reading →

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PASSAGES TO INDIA

Posted on October 20, 2024 by bilyreid

You are invited to peruse my latest photobook, PASSAGES TO INDIA. This book is a compilation of images taken over three decades between the 1970-90s on three separate trips to India. All were shot using primitive (by today’s standards) film … Continue reading →

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West Street, Port Colborne, Ontario

Posted on September 25, 2024 by bilyreid

Some images from my recent visit to my old hometown featuring West Street which borders the Welland Canal. West Street was once on my paper route. I recall back in the day giving a friendly reciprocal wave to the deck … Continue reading →

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DIEPPE RAID, 19 AUGUST, 1942

Posted on August 19, 2024 by bilyreid

Today is the anniversary of the Canadian military raid on the French coastal town of Dieppe. Within hours, nearly 1000 soldiers were dead, wounded or missing in action. Some old legacy photos from a visit I made some 40 years … Continue reading →

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WALTER GLADEN QUARVE

Posted on May 28, 2024 by bilyreid

Today is Memorial Day in the US. A day for remembering America’s war dead. After watching the restored version of the “Memphis Belle” I couldn’t help thinking of an old neigbour of my family in Lake City, Minnesota with whom … Continue reading →

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TULIPS FROM AMSTERDAM

Posted on May 11, 2024 by bilyreid

“When it’s Spring again, I’ll bring again, Tulips from Amsterdam” TULIP FESTIVAL, PARLIAMENT HILL, OTTAWA Once again a flood of Dutch tulips graces the environs of Ottawa and brings forth a wave of personal memories on this the 79th anniversary … Continue reading →

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SNAPPING TURTLE

Posted on May 8, 2024 by bilyreid

SNAPPING TURTLE Gigantic and prehistoric snapping turtle crawls laboriously out of the water to lay eggs on a stony slope.

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SAINT GEORGE’S DAY 2024

Posted on April 27, 2024 by bilyreid

In celebration of England’s patron saint, Saint George. THE MALL, CENTRAL LONDON

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THE FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN

Posted on December 27, 2023 by bilyreid

Today on certain religious calendars is St. Stephen’s day, ie. the day Good King Wencelas and page marched through a snow storm to provide a surprise feast for a lowly peasant.  ST. STEPHEN’S GATE, TEMPLE MOUNT, JERUSALEM According to legend, … Continue reading →

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PEARL HARBOR ATTACK

Posted on December 7, 2023 by bilyreid

Today is the 82 anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. MEMORIAL TO THE BATTLE SHIP ARIZONA, PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII      

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