Thursday, October 16, 2025

Divine Unrest

 This is the bedroom that was used by Isabel Mackenzie King, mother of William Lyon Mackenzie King, when she would come for visits to Kingswood. It was kept much as it was after she passed away. It was the hardest loss of his life.


King sustained a number of losses early on in life that would stay with him for the remainder of his life. One sister, their brother, their father, and their mother would die, and the combination would result in a deep melancholy that he would never shake. Some wounds do not heal.


In a cabinet, some of the tableware of Kingswood.


King's own bedroom is austere, but when you consider he preferred spending his time outdoors enjoying nature, that's to be expected.


The living room doubles as a study, and would have been a centerpiece of conversation.

24 comments:

  1. Great series, William. That old Underwood typewriter...

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  2. The bedroom looks spartan and comfortable at the same time.

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  3. It would be a nice place to spend time.
    I thought it was Banting & Best too because the sculpture was across the road from where their lab had been.

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  4. This is a cosy looking cottage, a perfect place to visit in the summer.

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  5. Looks like a nice place! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  6. A beautiful looking cottage, a nice getaway when needed.

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  7. Just like King, I would also prefer to be outside as much as possible.

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  8. Wonderful series of photos of an excellent home ~ thanks,

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  9. It looks cozy. I like to get outside too.

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  10. Can just imagine trying to type on one of these Underwood typewriters.

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