In May 1896 a group of Elora cyclists met at the Commercial Hotel to form the Irvine Bicycle Club.
Thorning Revisited
Woman married two men within days, became ‘grass widow’
Thorning Revisited by Stephen Thorning - 1949-2015
Uncovering the history of Elora’s Chinese laundry
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Four new churches dedicated in county in early 1864
1860 to 1875 marked a flurry of church construction, from one end of the county to the other
Wicked weather: Remembering the ice storms of 1909 and 1959
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hot, dry summer of 1936 spurred conservation measures
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Milling had long, difficult history in Eden Mills
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Oatmeal brings good times to Monkland Mills
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora has long tradition of choral, instrumental music
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The ill-fated battery factory of early Rockwood
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Community news from the Mapleton Township area
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Letter of 1834 illustrates tough early times for pioneers
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Thomas Connon first honoured for library, temperance work
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Victoria Street bridge a landmark in the village of Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Chief Inspector Charles E. Romain shut down illegal booze business
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…