Inside the Life of May:
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Setting Sail on the RMS Majestic in 1896
This post explores the trans-Atlantic journey from England to New York City in 1896. It’s February 26th, 1896, and the Wright siblings sailed from Liverpool, England, to Canada aboard the RMS Majestic, one of the most luxurious steamships of its time. As they settle into their cabins, they…
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1896 Letters from British Settlers: Their Journey to Canada
The Wright Family In February 1896, four young British settlers began their journey from England to Canada. They wrote to their parents back in England, describing their new life in Agassiz, British Columbia. These pioneer letters offer a rare window into settler experiences during a time of hope,…
