@westshorememories.bsky.socialNewspaper headlines hinted at a shocking tale, but the full story is even more compelling. A Murderous Husband, 1887 - The Shooting of Mary Louise Elliott. Step back into the pages of history - some events are just as shocking today as they were nearly 140 years ago. #yyj #westshore #BChistory
@nichecanada.bsky.social"Prior to the treaty, the Canoe Valley river bottom had been a rich source of lumber and enjoyed by residents for things like trapping, berry picking, and soaking in the year-round hot springs." - Laura Keil
@westshorememories.bsky.socialHistory has a way of introducing us to a person who is far more complicated than we first imagined and whose story is one worth telling. BLACK SHEEP: The Life and Legacy of Alexander Dunsmuir. Now available on amazon! #BChistory #RRU #books #nonfiction #victoria #yyj
Link: link.amazon/B054qXAoK
@westshorememories.bsky.socialA mysterious thumping in the night then another surprise arrives at the door. Read Part Two to discover what happened at the Tea Room in Goldstream Park, Vancouver Island. And if you haven't read Part One, that's okay, it's there for you to enjoy as well! #westshore #victoria #BChistory #goldstream
@nichecanada.bsky.socialICYMI:
“We have not yet had a public conversation about the ongoing consequences of the great land grab, but now is a good time to start.” - @kellyblack.ca - @vilocalhistory.bsky.social
@westshorememories.bsky.socialThe Malahat could be a perilous journey at the best of times, but on August 5, 1920 a bullet crashed through the windshield of a car driven by William Thomas - offering even more excitement than passengers had bargained for….. #westshore #yyj #Malahat #BChistory #victoria
@westshorememories.bsky.socialThe Elusive Life of Bromley Quinney (1877-1920) At his funeral which took place at Saint John’s Church in #Colwood his coffin was covered with “numerous beautiful floral tokens”….. #westshore #BChistory #victoriabc #victoria
@westshorememories.bsky.socialBlack Sheep: The Life and Legacy of Alexander Dunsmuir. #1 HOT NEW RELEASE on Amazon! Get your copy link.amazon/B0cTlD2LT Presents a compelling portrait of a man caught between immense wealth, crushing expectations, and deeply personal demons. #yyj #westshore #BChistory #VictoriaBC #historybooks
@westshorememories.bsky.social“The Diplomat” - Upscale European style carriages often referred to as “Diplomat” were a standard fixture for wealthy professionals in the area. One, belonging to Dr. Oswald Jones, an eminent early surgeon can be found at the Metchosin Museum. Latest article: #yyj #westshore #BChistory #metchosin
@caitlinpress.bsky.socialChad Reimer's newest book, A Refined Cruelty, is a fateful tale of justice and injustice on an early morning in 1885.
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Pre-order your copy now at caitlinpress.com/Books/A/A-Re... or anywhere books are sold! #CoverReveal #bchistory #bookcovers #bcbook
