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The History of Hosiery Manufacturing in London: Part 1

The History of Hosiery Manufacturing in London: Part 1

by Paige Milner | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Heritage, Uncategorized

While London is well-known for some of its successful twentieth century commercial enterprises, ranging from beer and cigars to banking and insurance, it has been forgotten as one of Ontario’s hubs for hosiery manufacturing.  This is the first in a series that will...
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Elsie Perrin Williams

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Elsie Perrin Williams

by Sarah Simpson - Heritage London Foundation Team Member | Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Heritage

Elsie Perrin Williams was a creative soul. While she had many interests, such as golfing, she was clearly interested in art. From paintings, such as the one pictured below, to even designing the gatehouse at Windermere, she had a natural talent. She was also an avid...
Grosvenor Lodge Gardens Part 2: The Evolution of the Kitchen Garden

Grosvenor Lodge Gardens Part 2: The Evolution of the Kitchen Garden

by Susan Bentley | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog, Heritage

As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, the kitchen garden seen in place today was installed as a millennium project. In 2000, grant money was given by the Trillium Foundation, London Community Foundation, and the Richard and Beryl Ivey Fund. The new garden was...
HLF Honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

HLF Honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by Susan Howard | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Heritage

On September 30, 2021, we mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This new federal statutory holiday has been established as a day to reflect upon the legacy and impact of residential schools in Canada. For many decades, Indigenous children were...
Take a Stroll through Grosvenor Lodge Gardens: Part 1

Take a Stroll through Grosvenor Lodge Gardens: Part 1

by Susan Bentley | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog, Heritage

Those of you who follow the progress of Heritage London Foundation and have received our newsletters over the years will be aware that the grounds at Grosvenor Lodge present a unique challenge. Heritage London Foundation has to maintain them with a minuscule budget...
Asian Heritage Month: A Time to Reflect and Celebrate

Asian Heritage Month: A Time to Reflect and Celebrate

by Heritage London Foundation Team | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Heritage

During Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we’re celebrating the history of Asian immigration to this country, which began well over two centuries ago. In 1788, Chinese craftsmen were recruited by a British explorer to construct a settlement on Vancouver Island,...
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