I’m a bit behind on the Historical Sew Fortnightly inspiration post thanks to my flu, so I’m trying to catch up this week. Challenge #15, The Great Outdoors, is due 15 August. This challenge celebrates nature, the great outdoors, and all of the things we do in wide open spaces. The oldest outdoor pursuit, is, or course, walking for which you might make Roman sandals, (though these were probably used for long hours spent building walls): Or a smart Regency walking ensemble: Walkings more exciting cousin is mountaineering, which must have been even more exciting in a corset and heavy wool skirt: Another ancient and perennially popular outdoor pursuit is riding. I think 17th century riding habits are a thing of beauty and a joy forever: And 18th century riding habits are also frequently depicted doing double duty as walking wear: More modern riding ensembles are no less adorable, and infinitely more practical In winter, one can go skating, either on ones own two feet, or in this cunning skating chair: A more recent outdoor …