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Thorning Revisited

Historical columns by the late Patrick Thorning. A retrospective on his extensive and beloved writings about Wellington County history and politics.

Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Drowning of infant caused a sensation in 1888

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

The Browns: Elora’s outstanding horticulturalists

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Elora led most places in tree planting in 19th century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

James Gow’s lime quarry a major industry in 1900s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Guelph purchased Puslinch Lake property in 1903

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Puslinch Lake: tourist site shrouded in myths, legends

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Prohibition, guns, police chases in Mount Forest, beyond

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Tragic homicide in Arthur Township in 1879

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Fire strikes Monkland Mills in Fergus - again

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Oatmeal brings good times to Monkland Mills

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Fergus’ Monkland Mills established in 1856

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Arthur fans took their hockey seriously in 1950s

by Wellington Advertiser