Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association October 2023 Meeting
“Afghanistan: Life in Times of War” with Nickolas Harper, CAF Infantry Veteran (Magazine Area)
“Afghanistan: Life in Times of War” with Nickolas Harper, CAF Infantry Veteran (Magazine Area)
Meeting place: George H. Locke Memorial Library, SE corner Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave. Discover the history, architecture, and natural beauty of this early garden suburb for which plans were developed in 1909. The walk will cover the area south of Lawrence Ave. east of Yonge St. and also feature Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens.
Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...
The October 16 meeting will be a Show & Tell. Members or guests can bring something with a Albion or Bolton connection. It can be anything that you think will be interesting. Having a photograph of any items brought to the Show & Tell would be great so that it can be projected on the...
We’re excited to welcome back a favourite speaker, Ron Brown who will look at Ontario’s Ghost Towns, vestiges of once-thriving towns and villages. While some still maintain small resident populations, others exist only as abandoned buildings and foundation ruins; they all are “ghosts” of their former greatness and their images evoke their lost legacies. October’s Local...