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Sultanahmet walks

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Walks during Fall

Planted the 3rd square from the North end on the east side of the garden From the diary of Daniel Read-May 5,1796 (1) The Toronto Botanical Gardens in Edwards garden-Wilket Creek park area of Central Don has a very interesting … Continue reading

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A 200 year old work table

The work table also had a more personal purpose , as in this example which is fitted with an adjustable writing board. It is a reminder of the lost art of personal writing where, through letters, diaries and journals, women contributed greatly to the preservation of memories of the past Continue reading

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