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Category: Canada

Twins and the Paths of Poverty and Prosperity

Henry Mayhew (1812-1881) and Priscilla Mayhew (1812–1886): born together, lives apart - twins in an age of change

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Childhood & Family Life, 🌐 Migration & Emigration, England, Farming & Agriculture February 13, 2026June 24, 2026 7 Minutes

Off and on the beaten path

The turquoise waters of Lake Louise with mountains in the background

Reflections on the relative wilderness and popular destinations in and around the Banff National Park, Canada

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections November 26, 2023June 24, 2026 12 Minutes

Alberta’s playground

Gravel road and landscape in the Spray Valley Provincial Park with forest on each side of the road and mountains in the distance

Following the path less travelled through Kananaskis Country, with a hike to Karst Spring a scenic drive through the mountains

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections October 30, 2023June 24, 2026 6 Minutes

A snakes and ladders life

William Mayhew (1882-1918): Against the odds, a disadvantaged Englishman embarks on a journey to secure a better future for his family in the US

Natalie Mayhew Canada, 🌐 Migration & Emigration, England, Other States, Poverty, Hardship & Resilience October 25, 2023June 24, 2026 13 Minutes

Exploring the Yoho National Park

photo of the Emerald Lake, British Columbia, looking more pale greenish blue with pine forest and a mountain in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky

A visit to Yoho National Park reveals a remarkable array of both natural wonders and man-made creations

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections October 9, 2023June 24, 2026 12 Minutes

A prairie roadtrip to the Badlands

Image of 'hoodoos' a rock formation made of sandstone capped with a rock in the middle of the Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada

A roadtrip across the prairie to explore the stunning Badlands of Alberta, Canada, followed by an unforgettable steak lunch

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections September 26, 2023June 24, 2026 11 Minutes

Protected: How it all began

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Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections September 19, 2023June 24, 2026 10 Minutes

My visit to Canada 2023

photo of a red and white Canadian flag set against a blue sky

While the stories from my recent visit to Canada may initially appear unrelated to family history, they are, in fact, deeply intertwined

Natalie Mayhew Canada, Recollections September 18, 2023June 24, 2026 1 Minute

Funny Where Life Took Them
Some of the surnames on this site — click one to find stories behind it

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