Markets were some of the liveliest places in nineteenth-century London. Being a social space for makers, buyers, and sellers, nineteenth-century markets shaped the lives and homes of their participants. In both public spaces like markets and private spaces like homes, baskets featured as useful tools for storage, commerce, and craft. Join me as I venture into London’s market scene, taking inspiration from an item from Dalnavert’s collection and exploring nineteenth-century literature to unpack the histories that markets and baskets contain.
Have you ever wondered what our city was like during the time that the Macdonald family lived at Dalnavert? The answer is hidden in plain sight: within the walls of buildings that have stood the test of time. Some have continued to serve their original purpose since day one, while others have just narrowly avoided demolition.
Nowadays, shopping for father’s day gifts can be quite a hassle. With hundreds of thousands of options, it’s difficult to narrow things down to a brief list. That’s why we here at Dalnavert recommend shopping at the turn of the century: when options were fewer, prices were lower, and fathers were less picky. Our father’s day gift guide will give you the inspiration you need to get your dad a gift that will make him say “Heaven’s to Betsy!”
As part of ongoing accessibility work at Dalnavert, we have developed a number of resources to make our museum relevant and accessible to everyone. For Autism Acceptance Day, we are excited to highlight some new resources that autistic guests and other neurodivergent visitors may find helpful when visiting our museum.
Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers began installing a site-specific art piece at Dalnavert this morning as part of her #hopeandhealingcanada project. She is travelling the USA and Canada to create installations at residential school historic sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries, and other public spaces with the goal of broaching the subject of decolonization.
