La Canebière, France

La Canebière, France   “‘La Canebière’ is the historic high street in the old quarter of Marseille, France. About a kilometer long, it runs from the Old Port of Marseille to the Réformés quarter. The name ‘Canebière’ (‘Canabiera’ in Provençal Read More …

The Bonfire of the Leper’s

“The Fifth of November is Guy Fawkes’ Day in England. In peacetime it is celebrated with bonfires on the greens, fireworks in the parks and the carrying of “guys” through the streets. “Guys” are stuffed, straw figures of unpopular persons; Read More …

The English Physician, 1778

“This is so well known to every good housewife in the country, that I shall not need to write any description of it” -Nicholas Culpepper, in The English Physician, 1778 The English Physician, by Nicholas Culpepper – 1778 “Hemp This Read More …

A Royal Pipe Collection, 1745

“To-morrow the grim battle smoke will curl; To-day, in spite of it, we’ll feast, my girl! While waiting glory, pleasure we will take, Nor care the future’s gloomy seal to break! Come-guard my tinder-box and take my pipe, And, if Read More …