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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

Pike Lake a summer sanctuary for over a century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Fergus council had to mediate 1951 Beatty strike

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

1951 strike shook Beatty dominance in Fergus

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Fergus’ Beecher Parkhouse a memorable character

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Poetry book reflects strong local literary heritage

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Fires at Mundell factory marked end of an era

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Employment at factory never reached pre-war levels

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Furniture big business in Elora under John C. Mundell

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Mundell’s furniture factory began operation in 1851

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Mount Forest woolen mill burned twice in a year

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

Elora doctor’s daughter married Frederick Banting

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Thorning Revisited

A glimpse at medical practices in the 19th century

by Wellington Advertiser