A man and woman dressed in warm clothes
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, seated in armchair in drawing room at Hatley, wearing dark dress with pleated skirt. Handwritten caption on back says: "Taken on my 70th birthday."
Hatley Castle from North East. Italian garden and Neptune Steps are completed. Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. The Italian garden to the west of the castle and the Neptune Steps to the north were added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.
James Dunsmuir and daughters in Hatley Park Italian Garden L-R: Muriel; James; Kathleen; Marion
Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. The estate was further developed from 1912-1914 by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall. This included addition of a new entrance on Sooke Road that would bring the visitor down a winding, serpentine road to the main house. An extensive network of roads and trails were added to the estate.
William John Spencer attended HMCS Royal Roads from 1942 to 1943. He was in the first class to graduate from The Royal Canadian Naval College, Royal Roads. Born May 17, 1924, he served in battleships HMS King George V and Howe. He obtained his wings in February 1947 and died in a plane crash in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 24 April, 1952.
The upper Japanese garden at Hatley Park was designed by Japanese landscape architect Isaburo Kishida. The garden was installed in 1909 and developed by Tadashi Noda from 1913-1927.
Series contains a file for each Canadian Forces member named on the plaque. A brief biography, including the dates they attended Royal Roads is given as a scope note for the file and selected digital objects have been included as file items.
Caption from original album: “April 1933. Mary, two daughters of friend of Peachey’s, John, Hatley Park".
Program for end of year ceremonies, May 10, 1975
John Sydney Murphy attended HMCS Royal Roads from 1942 to 1943. He was in the first class to graduate from The Royal Canadian Naval College, Royal Roads. Born April 28, 1924, Murphy was serving on HMCS Shearwater when he was lost in an air crash on April 17, 1952.
Meeting the Seniors, Summer 1973.
Note from creator: "Meeting the seniors, summer 1973. Me running alone"
The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.
The U-shaped stables and garage building was built as part of the estate development by Boston based landscape architects Brett and Hall between 1912 and 1914. The coachman's home was attached to the stables at the east side of the building and the chauffeur’s home was attached to the garages on the west side. Above the garages were single person's accommodation. This image is looking into the south west corner of the courtyard. The carriage house formed the central, south side of the building.
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, posed seated in a gilt chair in drawing room at Hatley. Wearing black dress, pearls, and shawl.
Hatley Castle from North from Neptune Steps. Photo is torn at top and bottom left. Planting along steps is mature.
Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
Commandant RCK Peers looking at Major (ret) W. Chater, April 7 1974
presentation of awards, gymnastics display, sunset ceremony
Mrs. Laura Dunsmuir, posed standing next to gilt chair in drawing room at Hatley. Wearing black dress, pearls, and shawl.
The Neptune Steps and Fountain Court to the north of the castle were added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.
