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This clay bowl is most likely from the Irish independence movement of the mid-19th century. Archeologists have been uncovering the remains of Bellevue House, built in 1801 as the residence of the commander of British regiments stationed in the city, in search of clues to Halifax's early history.Laird Niven

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Bellevue House was built in 1801 as the residence of the commander of British regiments stationed in Halifax.Library and Archives Canada

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This is a bone handle that has an inscribed "97" on it. This is most likely an item that belonged to someone in the 97th Regiment (The Earl of Ulster's), which served in Halifax from 1848 to 1853. Archaeologists have been uncovering the remains of Bellevue House, built in 1801 as the residence of the commander of British regiments stationed in the city, in search of clues to Halifax's early history.Laird Niven

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Copper-alloy button belonging to the Royal Sappers and Miners, a regiment that served in Halifax from 1813 to 1856, when they merged with the Royal Engineers. Archaeologists have been uncovering the remains of Bellevue House, built in 1801 as the residence of the commander of British regiments stationed in the city, in search of clues to Halifax's early history.Laird Niven

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Cup, pearlware with black transfer-printed design. These were often given to children as rewards during the first half of the 19th century. Archaeologists have been uncovering the remains of Bellevue House, built in 1801 as the residence of the commander of British regiments stationed in the city, in search of clues to Halifax's early history.Laird Niven

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