Monthly Archives: April 2015

The days were getting longer and the weather warmer for Peterborians in late April of 1902, and they had much to consider as this was going on. Foreign conflicts, provincial politics, and a major civic improvement were all on the … Continue reading →

By the time we arrive in late April, 1901 had already been a sad year for Britain and the constituent nations of her Empire, including Canada.  On January 22nd, after a reign of nearly 64 years, Queen Victoria had passed away … Continue reading →

So here we are, in twentieth century, and for Canadians in the spring of 1900, the big news was all about the events taking place in far-off South Africa.  The Second Boer War had broken out in October of 1899, … Continue reading →

The 1900 “This Week in Peterborough” post will be along tomorrow — there was a LOT of material for this one, mostly having to do with the Second Boer War, so beating it down into shape is taking more time … Continue reading →

Spring, or at least the first signs of it!  In early April of 1899, the townspeople of Peterborough were looking forward to the new season, and the April 8th Peterborough Times waxed eloquent on the subject: “The birds have returned, … Continue reading →

Early April, and Spring is in the air!  So it was also in Peterborough in 1898, although the town’s inhabitants may have found themselves distracted somewhat by events both in Canada and abroad… Click on, for war in Cuba, digging … Continue reading →

No, we are not on strike.  However, “This Week in Peterborough: 1898” will not be along until tomorrow!