Category Archives: HISTORICAL

WAR OF 1812 MEMORIAL – PARLIAMENT HILL

Posted on November 23, 2014 by bilyreid

 “TRIUMPH THROUGH DIVERSITY” The monument was designed by Toronto artist Adrienne Alison.  The monument was unveiled on the 200th anniversary of the last battle of the war in Canada…..the battle of Malcolm’s Mills.  

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

Posted on November 11, 2014 by bilyreid
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DORSET SQUARE, LONDON

Posted on October 24, 2014 by bilyreid

DORSET HOUSE I lived in Dorset House for a couple of months back in the late 80’s. Dark and gloomy, I couldn’t get out of the place fast enough. Today flats go in excess of a million pounds. Go figure!! … Continue reading →

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CHESTER, CHESHIRE

Posted on October 22, 2014 by bilyreid

Lovely Chester is the historic county town of Cheshire. CHESTER CATHEDRAL CHESTER HIGH STREET Throngs of shoppers on a busy Saturday afternoon.  WALLED CITY Chester’s medieval wall with Roman ruins in front right.

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RUNNYMEDE, SURREY

Posted on October 20, 2014 by bilyreid

MAGNA CARTA MONUMENT During my recent trip to  London, I made a pilgrimage hike out to Runnymede despite ISIS threats to the London transport system. Next year will be the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta Libertatum.  MEMORIAL … Continue reading →

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CHIRK CASTLE

Posted on October 4, 2014 by bilyreid

CHIRK CASTLE GARDENS On a recent hiking trip in Wales,  I was fortunate to drop by this magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches. CHIRK CASTLE LAWN Croquet anyone?? Despite the heavily overcast weather and the lack of a tripod, … Continue reading →

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TOWER OF LONDON MEMORIAL

Posted on October 3, 2014 by bilyreid

“BLOOD SWEPT LANDS AND SEAS OF RED” During a visit to London last week, I managed to take in the moving “Last Post” ceremony at the Tower of London. An artistic floral tribute of ceramic poppies is being laid in … Continue reading →

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TED “TEEDER” KENNEDY

Posted on September 11, 2014 by bilyreid

COUSINS TED AND TIM KENNEDY Interesting photo from today’s Toronto Star!! I missed by only a few days accompanying cousin Tim Kennedy to the recent Maple Leafs FanFest at the ACC in Toronto where he managed to get his photo … Continue reading →

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RMS SEGWUN

Posted on September 10, 2014 by bilyreid

RMS SEGWUN Whilst visiting relatives in Bracebridge a little while ago, they took me on a fabulous boat tour of Lake Muskoka.  I was fortuate to photograph the RMS Segwun under steam out on the lake. RMS Segwun is the … Continue reading →

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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted on July 7, 2014 by bilyreid

Wimbledon has come and gone and what a wonderful championships they have been!! Congratulations to Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic for their unprecedented runs deep into the tournament. I’ve been fortunate to have attended the world’s premiere tennis tournament … Continue reading →

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