by Sarah Simpson - Heritage London Foundation Team Member | Dec 13, 2020 | Blog, Heritage, Restoration
The verandah, like many fancies of the British upper echelons, entered through European exploration of India. While European (especially Portuguese) explorers had reached India long before the rise in popularity of verandahs, they became popular in Australia, the...
by Nicole Laidler | Apr 10, 2020 | Heritage
Being at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, there’s no doubt that Easter is going to look different this year. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Victorians loved to celebrate Easter too, so we decided to take some inspiration from days gone by. Here are three...
by Heritage London Foundation Team | Mar 5, 2020 | Blog, Heritage
ACO London Region Branch and Heritage London Foundation In Partnership with Museum London Present The 13th Annual London Heritage Awards Gala Thursday March 5th 2020 at Museum London Reception at 6.30 p.m. in the Atrium, with Hors d’oeuvres & Cash bar....
by Heritage London Foundation Team | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog, Heritage
ACO London Region Branch and Heritage London Foundation In Partnership with Museum London Present The 13th Annual London Heritage Awards Gala Thursday March 5th 2020 at Museum London Reception at 6.30 p.m. in the Atrium, with Hors d’oeuvres & Cash bar....
by Nicole Laidler | Oct 16, 2019 | Blog, Heritage
Don’t let the stiff black-and-white photographs fool you. The Victorians knew how to have fun, and Halloween was no exception. What we now call Halloween grew out of the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain and the spiritual observance of All Hallows Eve....
by Nicole Laidler | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Heritage
Celebrating its 18th year, Doors Open London is one of the longest-running community celebrations in Ontario. This year, Grosvenor Lodge is one of 39 local venues to welcome visitors of all ages, September 15th from 10.00am – 3.00pm. The theme of the free weekend...
