Annapolis Heritage Society | Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

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Masonic Imagery

June 26th, 2017

Annapolis Royal is the birthplace of Freemasonry in Canada, and according to local tradition the first Masonic lodge held its meetings in this building in 1738. Frederick Sinclair, innkeeper in…Read more >

Portrait of an Officer

June 26th, 2017

The most mysterious image in the painted room is the portrait of the officer. His uniform seems to be a combination of many types found during the 18th and 19th…Read more >

The Bridge and Steam Engine

June 26th, 2017

Industrialization was of great interest to Victorians and images of the marvels of industry were considered as beautiful and captivating as the picturesque landscapes. Here, the train bridge is reminiscent…Read more >

The Ideal Landscape

June 26th, 2017

Examine the mountains and waterfall in this image. The artist used imagination to create an ideal landscape – in essence taking many aspects found in nature and perhaps the surroundings…Read more >

The Topographical Tradition…

June 26th, 2017

Shortly after Halifax was established in 1749, army topographers accompanied British troops to America. These officers were instructed in topographical views at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. Their objective…Read more >

The Topographical Tradition

June 19th, 2017

Topographical art can be defined as realistic and detailed depictions of an area. In many ways, this form of art was part of the ‘Romantic Movement’ during which young gentlemen…Read more >

Wall Painting

June 19th, 2017

Beginning in the 17th century young wealthy European men would undertake a traditional tour of Europe, known as the ‘Grand Tour’. They would be exposed to the cultural treasures of…Read more >

The Discovery

June 19th, 2017

In the 1960s, water damage from a failed roof revealed in an upstairs room a wall covered with painted images, still visible even though harmed by the water. Since that…Read more >