What’s open on Monday: Shoppers Drug Mart locations at 1225 Wonderland Rd. All Rexall locations will be open but at reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cineplex movies theatres. Select convenience stores. Fanshawe Pioneer Village is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. What to do on Victoria Day in London? Things to […]
Author: Clint Curtis
Where Are Alpine Environments In Victoria?
Eastern Highlands. The alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems in Victoria are confined to the Eastern Highlands mostly above 1300 m. The precipitation usually exceeds 1400 mm a year, some of which falls as snow in the winter when minimum temperatures regularly fall below zero. Where is Alpines in Victoria? Nestled in spectacular north-eastern Victoria, Alpine Shire […]
What Did The Victorians Use To Wash Dishes?
Victorian women used hot water and soap flakes to wash their dishes, and did their dishes by hand. The main process hasn’t changed very much over the years. You probably use a blue cleaner, in a spray bottle, to wash your windows. How did people wash dishes in the olden days? Dish washing took two […]
Do Victorian Tiles Need To Be Sealed?
It is extremely important to seal your Victorian floor tiles, because sealer acts as a shield against future stains and dirt build-up. Even more so it’s important so seal the grout which most of the tilers are not doing when floors are getting laid down. What type of tile does not need to be sealed? […]
How Wide Is A Victorian Door?
Victorian Internal Doors Standard sizes available are 685 x 1981 (two pane only), 762 x 1981, 838 x 1981, 726 x 2040 and 826 x 2040. Doors can be trimmed / enlarged to accommodate non-standard sizes. What size were Victorian doors? 27 x 78, 30 x 78, 32 x 80, 33 x 80, 34 x […]
Did Victorian Times Have Chimney Sweeps?
In the Victorian era the number of houses with chimneys grew apace and so chimney sweeps became more important than ever. The new buildings were taller with more narrow flues. These often had angles, and were very small in places – as narrow as 14 by 9 inches. Click here to find out more about […]
Was Modernism A Reaction Against The Victorian Traditions?
2 Modernism was a reaction to Victorian culture, industrialization, urbanization, and World War I. Modernism represented a rejection of 19 th -century Victorian traditions and morality. Modernists viewed European culture as hypocritical, “corrupt, complacent, and lethargic.” What was modernism reacting against? Modernism explicitly rejected the ideology of realism and made use of the works of […]
What Were Victorian Sofas Made Of?
Victorian furniture is characterized by ornate carvings, dark woods, and heavy luxurious fabrics. Victorian furniture is traditionally made from mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, sometimes painted or gilded. What is a Victorian couch made of? Rosewood and mahogany were favoured woods, and gold finishes were often applied to the furniture. A popular choice for the upholstery […]
Can You Get A Job At 13 In Victoria?
There is no minimum age for working in a family business or in entertainment and advertising, but a child must be at least: 11 to do delivery work. 13 to do other types of work, such as in retail or hospitality. Can a 13 year old get a job in Australia? Generally, there is a […]
Is The Royal Victorian Order A Knighthood?
The Royal Victorian Order is an order of knighthood awarded by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth realms. It is granted personally by the monarch and recognises personal service to the monarchy, the Royal Household, royal family members, and the organisation of important royal events. What honour is an LVO? Knight / […]