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May 20, 2020 · The Wingham soldier cenotaph, erected in 1924 to memorialize the Wingham area’s war dead, is one of the most distinct commemorative monuments anywhere in Canada and, a fitting tribute to those from the area who made the Supreme Sacrifice.
He produced only one war memorial design, but it was used three times— Sons of England War Memorial in Toronto, Kenora Cenotaph and Wingham. The statue is of a soldier wearing an open trench coat over top of a sheepskin vest, gripping his rifle barrel with the butt grounded.
With its rich history, Wingham makes an ideal setting for Ms. Munro’s most famous stories. It is a town created by dreamers who saw splendour and promise where others saw only mud. Because the town is nestled on a floodplain, water defined Wingham’s early days, but commerce determined its growth. Industries and the railway lured many to town
Wingham (2016 census population 2,934) is a community located in the municipality of North Huron, Ontario, Canada, which is located in Huron County. Wingham became part of North Huron in 2001 when the Ontario government imposed amalgamation on the former township of East Wawanosh, the village of Blyth, and the town of Wingham.
Nov 22, 2023 · WINGHAM – The Wingham and Area Historical Society had a very successful fundraiser – Celebrate Wingham’s History – at Sacred Heart Church, Wingham on Saturday, Nov. 18. The crowd of about 50 enjoyed delicious desserts and the splendid piano playing of Mary McIntosh while checking out a table of books for sale and many donated items in a ...
Mar 8, 2024 · Museum Musings, Brief Glimpses of Wingham’s Past, written by the late John W. Pattison, was released in 1982 after extensive research of the history of Wingham. ‘Museum Musings’ originally ...
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20 Mind-Blowing Artifacts You’ll Find in Canadian Museums. By Robin Stevenson, readersdigest.ca. Figure you’ve seen everything Canada has to offer? Think again! From pop culture oddities to one-of-a-kind historical treasures, you’ll be adding these unique Canadian artifacts to your must-see list. 1 / 20. Photo: Canadian Museum of History.
