The R.B. Layton Postcard Collection
Rev. Dr. Robert Blackwood Layton (1879-1973) was a Presbyterian minister from Nova Scotia who had churches in Trinidad, and Nova Scotia. He moved to Alberta in 1924 and the next year became a United Church minister (at church union). He was educated at Dalhousie University, Pinehill Presbyterian College, University of Glasgow, and had an honorary doctorate conferred on him by the University of Alberta.
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The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Depot was built in 1902 and served rail passengers as the gateway to Albuquerque and the Southwest for over 90 years. Built in the California MissiThe Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Depot was built in …Oakville Public Library
King’s Chapel was founded in 1686 as the first Anglican Church in New England during the reign of King James II. This structure dates from 1754, and in 1785 it became a Unitarian Church.King’s Chapel was founded in 1686 as the first Anglican Church in …Oakville Public Library
An advertisement for Raphael Tuck & Sons' post card series.An advertisement for Raphael Tuck & Sons' post card series.Oakville Public Library
Chartered in 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Co. finished the Delaware route in 1886.Chartered in 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Co. finished the …Oakville Public Library
This childhood home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was built in 1785-86.This childhood home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was built …Oakville Public Library
The College of New Jersey moved to Princeton in 1756 and was renamed Princeton University in 1896. The School of Science Building was erected in 1873.The College of New Jersey moved to Princeton in 1756 and was …Oakville Public Library
Postcard to Rev. R.B. Layton, New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, mailed from Lakewood, New Jersey.Postcard to Rev. R.B. Layton, New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, mailed …Oakville Public Library
Witley Military Camp, often simplified to Camp Witley, was a temporary army camp set up on Witley Common, near Godalming, Surrey, England (southeast of London) during both the First and Second WorldWitley Military Camp, often simplified to Camp Witley, was a temporary army …Oakville Public Library
Witley Military Camp, often simplified to Camp Witley, was a temporary army camp set up on Witley Common, near Godalming, Surrey, England (southeast of London) during both the First and Second WorldWitley Military Camp, often simplified to Camp Witley, was a temporary army …Oakville Public Library
Postcard to Rev. R.B. Layton, 13 Derby Terrace, Sauciehall St., Glasgow, Scotland, mailed from Liverpool, England.Postcard to Rev. R.B. Layton, 13 Derby Terrace, Sauciehall St., Glasgow, Scotland, …Oakville Public Library
St. Huge's College was founded in 1886 as a women's college.St. Huge's College was founded in 1886 as a women's college.Oakville Public Library
Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester.Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of …Oakville Public Library
Chester Cathedral dates from between 1093 and the early 1500s, although the site itself may have been used for Christian worship since Roman times.Chester Cathedral dates from between 1093 and the early 1500s, although the …Oakville Public Library
Trinity College (The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII. It has generally been the academic institution of the British Royal Family.Trinity College (The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) was founded …Oakville Public Library
Bowdon is mentioned in William the Conquerer's Domesday Book (1086), citing the existence of a church and a mill. Bowdon is in Cheshire, England, now part of Greater Manchester.Bowdon is mentioned in William the Conquerer's Domesday Book (1086), citing the …Oakville Public Library
Magdalen College, beside the River Cherwell, was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester. The large, square Magdalen Tower is a famous Oxford landmark, and there is a traditionMagdalen College, beside the River Cherwell, was founded in 1458 by William …Oakville Public Library
Westminster Bridge, over the Thames River, was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862. It is a seven-arch wrought iron bridge with Gothic detailing by Charles Barry (the architect of the Palace oWestminster Bridge, over the Thames River, was designed by Thomas Page and …Oakville Public Library
On the north-east corner of the Chester city walls overlooking the canal, is the "King Charles' I Tower." The inscription above the door reads: "King Charles Stood on this Tower Sept. 24 1645. And saOn the north-east corner of the Chester city walls overlooking the canal, …Oakville Public Library
Printed on the reverse: "Buckingham Palace stands at the end of the beautiful processional avenue known as the Mall. The Palace, the London residence of the Sovereign, is a massive and imposing buildPrinted on the reverse: "Buckingham Palace stands at the end of the …Oakville Public Library
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of largStonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire. …Oakville Public Library
