Monthly Archives: November 2014

  In late November of 1880, winter had taken full grip of the town of Peterborough.  The newspapers reported that Lake Scugog was frozen over, with the ice seven inches thick.  The roads were suffering too – the butcher’s sleigh … Continue reading →

As we dig ourselves out after Tuesday’s big snowfall, I thought that would be fun if I could tie that mess into what was happening in 1879.  Alas, Peterborough of yore did not cooperate — if there was adverse weather … Continue reading →

So, given the uncertain state of the roads and sidewalks, also the necessity of waving the snow-shovel around a little bit, the This Week in Peterborough post for 1879 will be up tomorrow, rather than today.  If you wish a … Continue reading →

Last time out, we dealt with a Peterborough in some tumult, with civil disorder in the streets, shouting in the newspapers, threats of horse-whipping, and so on.  So what shall we find in November of 1878, as the community adjusts … Continue reading →

It seems, in this series, that hardly a couple of years go by when we do not have a Peterborough election to discuss.  Early November of 1877 is no different, but this time Peterborians were voting not for federal or provincial representation, … Continue reading →

For those of you waiting for the 1877 “This Week in Peterborough” post, it will be up tomorrow!  If you wish a bit of a sneak preview, here you go: