Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Poet Laureates

 Canada has a tradition of poet laureates. In this building, past and present holders of that office have a copy of one of their poems displayed along the stacks on the main floor.


The mix of original bank architecture and current day infrastructure for the needs of the Library of Parliament has always appealed to me.


This light caught my eye.


I finish with this staircase going down. If I recall correctly from previous visits, there's still a vault down there.

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36 comments:

  1. roentareJuly 12, 2023 at 2:02 AM

    Many talented laureates from Canada for sure. Interesting to see they do not all seem senile approaching the end of the life.

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  2. italiafinlandiaJuly 12, 2023 at 2:37 AM

    Fine architecture.

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  3. Iris FlaviaJuly 12, 2023 at 3:55 AM

    Great combination indeed.

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 12, 2023 at 4:30 AM

    Lovely clean lines to the architecture.

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  5. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2023 at 6:45 AM

    I like this library! Take care, have a great day!

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,July 12, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    I would wager that not one Canadian in a thousand could name the Poet Laureate - me included!

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  7. TomJuly 12, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    ...and they all seem to be women!

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    1. William KendallJuly 12, 2023 at 8:58 AM

      Not Mr. Clarke, but yes, more women then men, especially in the current era.

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  8. magiceyeJuly 12, 2023 at 8:39 AM

    Great way to celebrate poets!

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  9. Marie SmithJuly 12, 2023 at 8:49 AM

    Love the tribute to our poets!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 12, 2023 at 10:11 AM

    I like the architecture.

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  11. BillJuly 12, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    A wonderful way to pay tribute to the poets.

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  12. RedPatJuly 12, 2023 at 1:13 PM

    They had to do a lot of work to make that a library.

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  13. carol l mckennaJuly 12, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    Here's to the poets and great library photos ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. MichelleJuly 12, 2023 at 7:08 PM

    Nice to see poets being recognized.

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  15. Taken For GrantedJuly 12, 2023 at 9:06 PM

    I greatly enjoyed seeing your photos of this library. They are impressive. Also, thank you for your comments on my blog today. I always appreciate hearing from you.

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  16. Stefan JanssonJuly 13, 2023 at 11:04 AM

    Wow, what a great looking building.

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  17. JeanieJuly 13, 2023 at 11:17 AM

    It's nice to see the laureates honored.

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  18. RosieJuly 15, 2023 at 7:16 AM

    I like the combination of original and new elements in the library:)

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