Albert Head, Metchosin from the headland that was named by the Royal Navy for Prince Albert. The neighbourhood of Albert Head is located on the headland of Albert Head, named for Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria. It was surveyed and named in 1847 by Captain Henry Kellett on the HMS "Herald", due to its location across Royal Roads (then named Royal Bay) from the city of Victoria. Albert Head Lagoon is at the south end of Royal Roads. It was officially named after the headland of Albert Head in 1977, due to that name being long-established in local usage. Albert Head, Metchosin
New London Consort New London Consort New London Consort is a London-based Renaissance and Baroque music ensemble, which has performed in most of Europe and various other parts of the world. Founded and directed by Philip Pickett, most of its repertoire has been recorded and broadcast by BBC (radio and television) and regularly appear at major venues and festivals. This repertoire includes unpublished works and new interpretations of familiar ones, sometimes controversial. One of the world’s leading early music ensembles, The New London Consort (NLC) was founded in London by Philip Pickett, its current director. All of the principal artists have solo careers