History Jam

Citizens telling the stories of London, Ontario. Think of it like a heritage hackathon. Another @ulldn initiative.

[ACO London @ACOLondonOnt]

Got booty? We do! 😉🙌
Our Geranium #Heritage House Tour ticket desk is NOW open so come on down #LdnOnt!

[ACO London @ACOLondonOnt]

Jack's ready for tmrw's 46th annual Geranium #Heritage House Tour - are you?! 😻⏰
Early bird online tix avail till midnight TODAY: https://t.co/RrfQlsvZfx
#LdnOnt #OldPlacesHaveSoul

[Public History, Western University Canada @westernupubhist]

We are seeking stories from SoHo residents and businesses! Contact us @ [email protected]. https://t.co/Krla4SclLA @sohoLdnOnt #ldnont

[Brock Cherry @brocolicherry]

“Nostalgia is the gateway drug to historic preservation” - Tom Mayes #pastforward18 #whyoldplacesmatter

[Katrina Pasierbek @K_Pasierbek]

In one week I will be at the Central Branch @londonlibrary to present my research on 'London's Cenotaph: A Place of Remembrance.' All are welcome to attend on 5 November @ 7pm #ldnont #remembrance #history

[ACO London @ACOLondonOnt]

Thrilled to announce that long-time #LdnOnt #heritage advocate Janet Hunten has won 2018 Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award from @arconserve!! 🏆👏🎉 #BeInspired by her ongoing accomplishments: https://t.co/Tt07v0nUqD 👍

[Love London Ontario @ontario_love]

This little sign on Richmond Row has some great information and history. (Zoom and get out the readers) My favorite part- pictures of Roy MacDonald and Kevin Cunningham both listed as Mayors of the Row. Sadly they're both no longer with us.
#ldnont
#richmondrow

[London Free Press @LFPress]

Concern grows as historic #ldnont wall crumbles https://t.co/CdWgz5g6Ie

[The Hussars Museum @1stHussars]

Looking for Photographs of #1stHussars Everyone it seems is scanning old photos taking digital pictures related to the regiment. If you have any unique photos or scanned copies of documents you would like to share with the Museum please email us at [email protected]

[Vintage London @VintageLondonOn]

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY - A STORY CAN BE A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES
What hidden treasures do you have hidden in your personal photo collections?
Are you willing to share them with the Vintage London community? #ldnont

[Woodland Cemetery History @woodlandhistory]

Excited to announce our 2018 walking tour:
Lost & Found: Untold Stories from Woodland's "Potter's Fields"
Join us on Saturday, July 7th to hear the stories we've uncovered about what London was really like in the 19th century...
#LdnOnt #publichistory #WoodlandCemeteryHistory

[London 1st World War @LdnOntWWI]

Salvation Army Hostel to open in #LdnOnt for soldiers #FWW #WWI #1918

[Blackfriars Bridge @BBFFLdnOnt]

Thanks to @ACOLondonOnt for the shout out AND history lesson -- keep up the amazing and important work! #LdnOnt

https://t.co/hvtW6C2Al7

[ACO London @ACOLondonOnt]

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎉🏡😍 Our 45th Annual Geranium #Heritage House Tour: Sunday, June 3 in Wortley Village. Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/4d06bjkiyJ #LdnOnt #GHHT2018

[ACO London @ACOLondonOnt]

We can have #heritage AND development! This proposed project in North #LdnOnt could be a cutting-edge example for rural/suburban development. 👍 https://t.co/Q94dnXJtO1

[Elgin County Archives @elginarchives]

It's Archives Awareness Week and we can't wait to celebrate! Follow along all week to get to know our staff, see highlights from our collection, and learn more about our resources & services! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have for us along the way! #AAW2018

[Vintage London @VintageLondonOn]

Traction line [London and Lake Erie Railway and Transportation Company] - travelling south over the Thames River, just to the east of the current Richmond/Carfrae bridge location
c 1916 #ldnont
source - @westernulibsARC Hines Collection
photo credit - H.G. Hines

[Vintage London @VintageLondonOn]

The Traction line [London and Lake Erie Railway and Transportation Company] - The bridge was located just to the east of the current Richmond/Carfrae bridge.
c 1906-1910 #ldnont
photo source - Westland Album @westernulibsARC

[Vintage London @VintageLondonOn]

What would it take? #ldnont #heritage @CityofLdnOnt @ACOLondonOnt @LFPress @CTVLondon