Our new Cambridge Edwardian Bicycle Boots in brown/plaid are, in a word, awesome. They're unique, look sharp, and are comfortable to wear through all manner of activities. The plaid cotton panels are wonderfully handsome, and add another layer of interest to this boot. If you've| American Duchess Blog
Here are two free vintage botanical illustrations of Wart Cress and Goldenrod. Perfect for junk journaling, crafts, and design projects.| The Old Design Shop
Though you won’t become a millionaire panning for gold in Indiana, today’s recreational gold hunters have a lot of fun sloshing around Hoosier creeks in search of the shiny metal that led many a conquistador to his doom. Around 1900, however, Indiana farmers and geologists explored the possibility that the hills of Brown, Monroe, and Morgan … Continue reading "Indiana’s “Pot of Gold”"| The Indiana History Blog
From November 2011 through July 2012 I wrote the “Past Pieces of Toronto” column for OpenFile, which explored elements of the city which no longer exist. The following was originally posted on December 2, 2011. Albert Britnell Book Shop taken between 1966 and 1972 by Ellis Wiley, City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, File 2, … Continue reading "Past Pieces of Toronto: Albert Britnell Book Shop"| Jamie Bradburn's Tales of Toronto
Earlier this week I was up early (5:45am or so) and I was able to watch the most amazing aurora borealis event I’d ever had the chance to witness. In person, they largely looked like grey-green wispy clouds with the occasional hint of purple or blue, but the colours really came out in the photos. … Continue reading Historical Descriptions of Aurora Borealis: “those who did not see it missed a rare sight”| History Research Shenanigans
Cyclists were 1st to push for good roads & were pioneers of motoring| Roads Were Not Built For Cars
Cyclists were 1st to push for good roads & were pioneers of motoring| Roads Were Not Built For Cars