Heritage Stories The London and Middlesex Historical Society was established in 1901 to promote awareness of the local heritage of London and Middlesex County. The majority of the stories posted below were written by LMHS members and may have been published in The Historian, Simcoe's Choice or in the Annual Transactions of the Society. The Naming of London Streets by Harriet Priddis, 1909 The Harris Family of Eldon House by John Mombourquette, 1994 Francis Evans Cornish First native born Mayor of London by John Mombourquette, 1994 Wolseley Barracks by John Mombourquette, 1994 Pioneer Days in London According to Sir John Carling by John Mombourquette, 1994 London's Early Financial Centre by John Mombourquette, 1994 Jack Sharp London's First Dog by John Mombourquette, 1994 Peter Butler: A Pioneer of Biddulph reproduced from the LMHS Historian, Autumn 1990 Lorne Avenue School A Brief History written by W.D.E Matthews, June 15, 1955. Ealing Public School A Brief History written by John Rogers, 1997 Reminiscences of Mrs. Gilbert Porte by Harriet Priddis, 1902 Local Council of Women  Harriet Anne Boomer Robert Wilson, Pioneer Teacher  LMHS Part V, 1914 Ghosts of London Adam Beck The Blackburn Family David Glass London East Masonville Lambeth Tolpuddle Martyrs Photos and Facts Rooftops and Shingle Shacks Photographs from J.J. Talman Collection The Forks of the Thames