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
  • Wallacetown Cheese Factory- Episode 63

    Wallacetown Cheese Factory- Episode 63
    Sep 18 2024

    Thank you, dairy, much for clicking on our podcast! We curd not have this podcast without support from our listeners!

    Listen as we discuss the cheese making process from the mid 1800’s and local dairy and cheese factories, with a focus on Keillor’s Cheese Factory from Wallacetown.

    Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/09/18/podcast-episode-63-wallacetown-cheese-factory/

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    13 mins
  • Debunking History Myths- Episode 62

    Debunking History Myths- Episode 62
    Sep 4 2024

    Have you ever been told that beds were shorter in the 1800s? Or that old window panes are thicker at the bottom due to the glass sagging over time? Well, these are in fact myths and we're going to debunk them in today's episode!


    Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/09/04/podcast-episode-62-debunking-history-myths/
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    16 mins
  • Mail Order Catalogues- Episode 61

    Mail Order Catalogues- Episode 61
    Aug 21 2024

    Oh were the days when the Winter edition of the Sears catalogue arrived in the mail, its pages smelling of ink and paper. The immense joy it brought to many of us while circling the newest toys or clothing items we wanted for Christmas. In today's episode, learn all about mail order catalogues from the 1800's!


    Show Notes: https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/08/21/podcast-episode-61-mail-order-catalogues/

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    10 mins

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