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Life in the Talbot Settlement

By: Backus-Page House Museum
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  • Western Elgin County, Southwestern Ontario, Canada history. Produced by Tyrconnell Heritage Society, operators of Backus-Page House Museum. Host - Angela Foreman-Bobier, Executive Director Music - Jack Witmer Producer - Katlyn Reintsma We acknowledge the land we are on today as the traditional territory of Indigenous People. As settlers at a settler focused museum, we value both the significant historic and contemporary contributions of all Original Peoples and ask how we can be supportive in Indigenous Cultural Renewal?
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Episodes
  • Laundry & Hygiene Part 2- Episode 56

    Laundry & Hygiene Part 2- Episode 56
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode we learn how manuals transformed life in the 1800’s by offering various tips and tricks to help with daily tasks. From teeth to menstrual pads, we dive into the popular methods of keeping up appearance and hygiene.


    Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/06/12/podcast-episode-56-laundry-hygiene-part-2/

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    17 mins
  • Cholera- Episode 55

    Cholera- Episode 55
    Sep 20 2023

    In today’s episode we talk all about cholera. What is it? How do you contract it? How did Upper Canada deal with the monstrous epidemic? How many lost their lives? Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2023/09/20/podcast-episode-55-cholera/

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    16 mins
  • Honey & Honey Houses- Episode 54

    Honey & Honey Houses- Episode 54
    Sep 6 2023

    One of the oldest agricultural pursuits known to man is beekeeping. In today's episode we learn about the process of making honey, settlers' utilization of honeybee crops, the development of keeping bees, and the great influence the insects had on life in Upper Canada. Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2023/09/06/podcast-episode-54-honey-honey-houses/

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    19 mins
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