Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • Willey Family Stories- Episode 60
    Aug 7 2024

    Today’s episode we will be sharing some stories passed down through local residents, the Willey’s.

    Show Notes: https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/08/07/podcast-episode-60-willey-family-stories/

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    13 mins
  • The History of the Dutton Flour Mills- Episode 59
    Jul 24 2024

    Today we will be discussing the history of the Dutton Flour Mills. Since its start in 1874, the mills grew rapidly and remained an important business for the Dutton and surrounding area till its close in 1967.


    Show Notes-

    https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/07/24/podcast-episode-59-the-history-of-the-dutton-flour-mills/

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    13 mins
  • Local Businesses- Episode 58
    Jul 10 2024

    In today’s episode, we will be learning about a few local businesses that were very important to our area!


    Show Notes-https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/07/10/podcast-episode-58-local-businesses/

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    16 mins
  • Women of the Talbot Settlement- Episode 57
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, we share the biographies of prominent women in the Talbot Settlement, how they influenced the area, and share some of their written memories. Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/06/26/podcast-episode-57-women-of-the-talbot-settlement/

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    15 mins
  • 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