Author: Darrel Pratt

Who Owns The Queen Victoria?

Current Employees Name Position Years Linda Carter Landlady/owner/licensee 2013-2020 2021- Tracey Barmaid 1985- Shirley Carter Barmaid 2008, 2013-2020, 2021- Janine Butcher Bar manager 2009-2010, 2021- Who buys the Vic from Peggy? When Grant leaves Walford, Peggy’s alcoholic son Phil sells his share of the pub to Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) for a mere £5 to […]

Is Ottawa A Growing City?

This growth rate is faster than Ontario’s rate (6.2%) and Canada’s rate as a whole (4.8%). Ottawa accounts for approximately two-thirds of the population of the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area, which has a combined total population of 1,282,500. The population growth is expected to continue. Which is the fastest growing city in Ontario? London is one […]

Does Canada Have Victorian Houses?

Several oldest neighbourhoods of Toronto demonstrate pure Victorian-style housing and one of them is Parkdale which is notable for hosting one of the largest collections of Victorian residences in North America. Toronto created its own distinct variation of the Victorian-style house – a house called “bay-and-gable”. What type of house is most common in Canada? […]

What Did Upper Class Victorians Do?

The social classes of this era included the Upper class, Middle class, and lower class. Those who were fortunate enough to be in the Upper class did not usually perform manual labor. Instead, they were landowners and hired lower class workers to work for them, or made investments to create a profit. What did the […]

What Is Victorian Architecture Known For?

Victorian-era architecture is marked by its unapologetic devotion to ornament and flourish and its ornate maximalist interior design. What is unique about Victorian architecture? This style was characterized by symmetry, Renaissance revival style interiors, many small windows, and limited ornamentation. Victorian architecture rejected the subtle styles of the past in favor of a style that […]

Was Queen Victoria Well Educated?

In sum, Victoria, who “enjoyed a grasp of world affairs far superior to many of the 20 Prime Ministers who worked to serve her,” was an extremely well educated person. What was Queen Victoria’s education like? Victoria didn’t go to school. She was taught at home. As well as learning languages, Victoria studied history, geography, […]

How Can I Improve My Victorian House?

You want to maintain, strengthen, extend while making sure the original structure and features are not damaged or lost. Repair brickwork and pointing. Look at the plasterwork. Restore/Replace sash windows. Work on the floor. Repair or replace the roof. Restore or repair the front path. Update your kitchen. Update your bathroom. How do I upgrade […]