Admiralty House, Halifax Nova Scotia - October 2013

Perusing old naval documents with care and white gloves!

Note: Admiralty House once served as the official residence of the admiral commanding the North American Station of the Royal Navy. In it's official role from 1819 thru 1905, Admiralty House hosted many social and ceremonial events. Admiral Francis Austen, brother of the famous novelist Jane Austen, lived in the house from 1844 to 1848.

Further Reading:

Maritime Command Museum

Halifax Historic Places 

Historical Background – Brass Monkey

Historical Background – Son of a Gun

Historical Background – The Age of Sail

Historical Backdrop – Magpie

Historical Backdrop – Dr. Leander Braden

Historical Backdrop – Francis ‘Fly’ Austen

Rules Restaurant, Maiden Lane

Somerset House

Admiralty House, London

Transatlantic Journey Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon

Destination Portsmouth

Admiralty House – Searching The Archives

Exploring Jane Austen’s Literary Home

Kenwood House England

Exploring HMS Victory

Inspiration – Visit to the HMS Surprise