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2009 Programme About the Society Stories & Facts Jack Sharp
April 15, 2009 Programme:
"The London Club"

Presented by: Arthur McClelland
Location: London Club, 177 Queens Avenue at 8:00 PM
 

Notices:
2009 Membership fees are due: $15 per student or senior, $20 per adult and $25 for a family.

Lambeth Bicentennial:
A number of events are planned this year, the first is March 28, Rotary Club Pork Roast at Lambeth Community Centre.

Springbank Park:
 A group of London historians is researching Springbank Park, especially the old pavilion and pump house. The building is being restored to its original state and information is required about the people who worked there, as well as photos of the park, especially the pump house.  The group would also like to interview anyone with interesting stories or data relating to the places.  If you can help please call Ken McTaggart at 519-471-1468 or send an email to ken@start.ca

Upcoming Heritage Events:
 Museum London:
Exhibit: cultivating Care, offers a glimpse of life as it was for patients and staff at the former London Asylum. Until May 24.

ACO:
Annual General meeting at Grosvernor Lodge.  Speaker John Lutman: Ontario Buildings of Note.

Westminster Historical Society:
Bus trip to Oil Springs, Dresden and Walpole Island. Lunch and dinner included. $70. Contact Doris 519-652-2886. Tuesday, May 19, 8:45 AM

ACO London:
Geranium House Tour, Sunday June 17, 1 - 5 PM. Riverview Rendezvous. Volunteers are needed contact Ken at kenfitchett@execulink.com if you can help.

LMHS Mailing Address:
PO Box 303 Station B
London, Ontario
N6A 4W1

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 Congratulations
Congratulations are extended to Theresa Regnier, a long-time Society member who has been named to the Mayor's Honour List for Heritage.  Theresa played an important role in launching Doors Open London in its early years.

135th Battalion
Military historian R. J. Butler of Strathroy is looking for any artifacts or information relating to the 135th Battalion which recruited men in 1915.  Butler is also researching the 149th Battalion which recruited in Lambton County during WWI.  Any photos or stories would be appreciated.  Please phone 519-246-9871 before 1:00 PM on weekdays or anytime during the weekend.

Ladies Schools in London 1830-1930  Miss Elizabeth Spcier: Ladies Schools in London 1830-1930Betty Spicer March 15, 1966
Earlier this week a friend and I were talking about  Betty Spicer. So, I thought I would post this audio file in which Betty spoke to the Historical Society about Ladies Schools in London.  The talk is 1 hour and 14 minutes and is posted in its entirety. Sometimes it is difficult to understand but it is very interesting.  So, in honour of Betty, pour yourself a coffee and settle in to listen. This, and other audio files are available at the J. J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario.
To stop the audio file from playing, click the square stop button.

New Donnelly Museum
171 Main Street, Lucan will be opening this spring. The museum will highlight Lucan history.  The heritage committee is still taking donations, so anyone who would like to support them should call: 519-227-1812 or contact Sheila at cshodgins@sympatico.ca.