The Soldiers’ Tower of the University of Toronto commemorates members of the university who served in the World Wars. This is its exquisite vaulted archway. Sproatt and Rolph was the architectural firm. We stopped by the tower during a summer walk and took this image.
Dressing for Downton came to a close on April 13, 2014 after a five-week sold out run at Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens. Our creative director, Nancy, has been a Downton Abbey groupie since she discovered the series during a trip to England in 2010, so she jumped at the chance to volunteer. The exhibit featured 20 costumes from the highly-acclaimed TV drama and a selection of dresses and accessories from the City of Toronto’s collection of the same era. Before visitors were taken to the exhibit (via the servants’ stairs!), display panels offered a glimpse into Spadina Museum’s history, the gift shop tempted them with Downton Abbey and era-themed souvenirs, and her volunteer comrade, Jane, peppered them with Downton Abbey trivia. Following their time on the third floor with the costumes, visitors were taken on a Downton Abbey-themed tour of the Spadina House. The fantastic spin-off from hosting the exhibit at Spadina Museum was the number of first-time visitors it drew from Toronto and beyond. A virtual high five for the city’s heritage.
From our visit to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in 2013. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, the museum houses a collection of aircraft flown by Canadians and the Canadian military services from the beginning of World War II to the present.
