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British military manoeuvres seen from the Citadel
In the mid-19th century, daily life in Québec City was marked by a strong British military presence. The city was a strategic location to defend in the event of an American attack. Here we see the Citadel, with its barracks, hangars, armoury, powder magazines and even a hospital! Soldiers trained regularly, as artist George Seton shows in this superb watercolour.
George Seton
Library and Archives Canada
Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Acc. No. R9266-379 - Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana - Date: 1863