Some new articles (of different lengths) including some fascinating details about Vitorian Health and Medicine:
Abdomen
Aberration of Mind
Ablution
Abrasion
Abscess
Abstinence
Accidents
Acidity of the Stomach
Adder Bite
Aether (Ether)
Age
Ague
Air
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Stress
Stress is associated with a number of physical conditions including back-pain, susceptibility to viruses, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disease.
More at Stress in the 21st Century
More at Stress in the 21st Century
Monday, October 17, 2005
St Vincent and the Grenadines
St Vincent and the Grenadines is a group of about 30 islands in the Caribbean. They were used as a location for Pirates of the Caribbean. St Vincent is the main island. A mere 8% of the population live on the exquisite, and highly varied, Grenadines
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Edwardian Gardens
Two gardens with different fates. The first has gone. The second is a major film location.
The lost garden at Campsea Ashe
The garden featured long stretches of water, avenues of elms, limes and horse chestnuts, cedar trees, an elliptical bowling green and the Great Hedge. This yew hedge was over 600 metres long, 3 metres thick and 2-8 metres high.
Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
By the early 1900s the gardens were hoplessly overgrown and a massive clearance was required. Yew trees and herbaceous borders were planted and the ivy stripped from the balustrades to be replaced by climbing roses.
The lost garden at Campsea Ashe
The garden featured long stretches of water, avenues of elms, limes and horse chestnuts, cedar trees, an elliptical bowling green and the Great Hedge. This yew hedge was over 600 metres long, 3 metres thick and 2-8 metres high.
Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
By the early 1900s the gardens were hoplessly overgrown and a massive clearance was required. Yew trees and herbaceous borders were planted and the ivy stripped from the balustrades to be replaced by climbing roses.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Victorian mourning
Something light for the weekend:
MOURNING, ETIQUETTE OF. The various degrees of relationship which the living bear to the dead, regulate the depth of the mourning worn, and the length of time that it is to be retained. Mourning for a husband in the widow's cap and crape is usually extended over twelve months, and after that period the wearer may either adopt a half mourning, or put by mourning altogether, without appearing singular or wanting in feeling. In cases of this kind, the wearing of mourning beyond the prescribed interval depends, as a matter of course, greatly upon sentiment, the degree of affection which subsisted between the parties, the length of time which the marriage existed, &c.
More at The Victorian Etiquette of Mourning
MOURNING, ETIQUETTE OF. The various degrees of relationship which the living bear to the dead, regulate the depth of the mourning worn, and the length of time that it is to be retained. Mourning for a husband in the widow's cap and crape is usually extended over twelve months, and after that period the wearer may either adopt a half mourning, or put by mourning altogether, without appearing singular or wanting in feeling. In cases of this kind, the wearing of mourning beyond the prescribed interval depends, as a matter of course, greatly upon sentiment, the degree of affection which subsisted between the parties, the length of time which the marriage existed, &c.
More at The Victorian Etiquette of Mourning
Monday, September 05, 2005
Indian Ocean
Two fantastic but very different islands in the Indian Ocean:
Madagascar: Great Leaping Lemurs!
Mauritius
Madagascar: Great Leaping Lemurs!
Mauritius
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Gardening - Victorian Pear Tree Cultivation
Victorian Pear Tree Cultivation
The pear requires a good, naturally rich, loamy soil, not however enriched by artificial means, as that would only have the effect of producing a luxuriance of growth that would require much skill and labour to overcome.
The pear requires a good, naturally rich, loamy soil, not however enriched by artificial means, as that would only have the effect of producing a luxuriance of growth that would require much skill and labour to overcome.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Barcelona
Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art.
More at: Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain
More at: Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain
Gardening - articles
Introduction to the Victorian Flower Garden
'The elder brethren of our profession, who can look back, for instance, to the introduction of the Dahlia, give us but a poor idea of flower-gardening as it was practised in the first decades of the century.
Gardening for Stress
In its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life.
Safe Gardening
Bad backs and accidents can spoil the pleasure of gardening. Taking an ergonomic approach to gardening can help ensure that it is a safe and enjoyable hobby.
Gertrude Jekyll and Gardening
Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) aimed for 'beautiful effect' and had a lasting effect on gardening.
'The elder brethren of our profession, who can look back, for instance, to the introduction of the Dahlia, give us but a poor idea of flower-gardening as it was practised in the first decades of the century.
Gardening for Stress
In its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life.
Safe Gardening
Bad backs and accidents can spoil the pleasure of gardening. Taking an ergonomic approach to gardening can help ensure that it is a safe and enjoyable hobby.
Gertrude Jekyll and Gardening
Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) aimed for 'beautiful effect' and had a lasting effect on gardening.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Top Ten Destinations
Three articles with lists of the top travel destinations:
* Top Ten Lesser-Known Beaches
* Top Ten (International) Travel Destinations
* Top Ten Travel Destinations USA
* Top Ten Lesser-Known Beaches
* Top Ten (International) Travel Destinations
* Top Ten Travel Destinations USA
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Gardening - Japanese Red Maple
How to Grow Japanese Red Maple Trees from Seed
Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn brown.
Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn brown.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the world's premiere destinations. See these three articles about the city:
* A Guide to the Best Vancouver Vacation Attractions
* Vancouver, Hidden Jewel Of The Pacific Northwest
* Beautiful Vancouver, City of the Sea & Mountains
* A Guide to the Best Vancouver Vacation Attractions
* Vancouver, Hidden Jewel Of The Pacific Northwest
* Beautiful Vancouver, City of the Sea & Mountains
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Washington DC
Washington DC, the US capital, is a city with public museums and monuments galore, but also hidden treasures that should not be overlooked. Read more at: Washington, DC a Bargain Travel Guide
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Thursday, June 23, 2005
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