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| Title | Author | Description | Price |
| 1810-1910 Centenary Souvenir - Norwich, Ontario | Norwich Gazette | A history of the village of Norwich and the township of North Norwich, together with the sketches of people and enterprises. Written and compiled by the Norwich Gazette and published under authority of the council of Norwich and North Norwich. | 20.00 |
| 1875 Census of Inhabitants | Norwich and District Archives | In late January, 1875, a census and enumeration was taken of the inhabitants of Norwichville. Eight hundred and twenty seven of the inhabitants wished to have the village incorporated as noted by petition on 28 January 1875. A day later, a second petition was read in County Council claiming that the matter hadn't received adequate consideration and that the boundaries of the proposed village were not accurate. However, the Municipal Council of the County of Oxford passed a by-law (By-law 195) to incorporate the Village of Norwich. This book lists all of the inhabitants, both pro and con the motion. It is beautifully presented on parchment paper with an index at the back. | 12.00 |
| A History of East Oxford Township | East Oxford Centennial Project | The Old Stage Road cuts right through the top portion of East Oxford, a main transportation and supply route, and the location of many tales of hidden treasure. This fascinating book describes the township roads as well as the many villages, churches, and schools, some of which exist now, only in memory. There are some great stories included: Cassie Bigley Chadwick was born in Eastwood; the first telephone lines were strung along Thomas Hart's fence; Joe Boyle, one of only two men who returned from the Klondyke as a millionaire and who later became an adventurer and the friend of royalty, once owned a house in East Oxford. | 15.00 |
| A Hotbed of Treason: Norwich and the Rebellion of 1837 | David Brearley | Armed rebellion in Upper Canda came only after a long-sustained but unsuccessful effort to secure political and administrative reform. This book details the events leading up to the insurrection in the prosperous farming area that later became the County of Oxford, particularly Norwich and Dereham Townships. Life at the time of the rebellion must have been exciting for those of an adventurous nature, but very insecure for a great many others. The fortunes and misfortunes of the inhabitants are described as the author attempts to define what caused these men to rebel in the first place. | 15.00 |
| Amelia Poldon History of the Norwiches | Norwich and District Archives | This book was compiled from newspaper articles written by Miss Poldon detailing the early history of North and South Norwich and the many municipalities located within these townships. The pages are filled with her comprehensive accounts of people and their lives, commerce and industry, farming activities and local education. This is an excellent book for researchers and for those who are just interested in knowing more about a by-gone era. | 15.00 |
| Buckskin and Broadcloth | Sheila M.F. Johnston | This book examines the life and poetry of E. Pauline Johnson, 1861-1913. | 29.95 |
| Changing the Pattern. The Story of Emily Stowe | Sydell Waxman | Emily Stowe became the first woman school principal and the first woman to practice medicine in Canada. As a leader in the struggle for women's rights, she gradually changed laws and attitudes, opening the way for Canadian girls to have the same opportunities as men. Although this book is written for elementary school students, it carries a lesson for all women and men who dream and who make difficult decisions. | 13.95 |
| Descendants of Arthur Families | Margaret Hanson Kitchen | A history of the family of William Arthur and Betty Hunter of Norwich Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. | 15.00 |
| Early Electric Lighting in Norwich | S. Webster | The history of electric lighting was compiled by Stanley Webster, P. Eng., based on information from his father's diary. Herbert Webster was the co-founder of the Norwich Electric Light Company and kept detailed accounts of the building and operation of the Norwich Electric Light Plant, which first produced power to operate lights in Norwich in 1898. Many reproductions of original official agreements and by-laws of the Village of Norwich pertaining to electric lighting are included. | 2.50 |
| Emily Stowe | Mary Beacock Fryer | Emily Stowe was a pioneer in two fields: as a woman doctor as a crusader for women's rights. Over the years, enfranchisement, female education, and temperance became burning issues for her. She soon came to see that the first of these issues was the key to achieving the other two. This biography places Emily Stowe against the backdrop of the major social issues of Victorian Canada, and the conditions of practising medicine in the second half of the nineteenth century. | 25.00 |
| Four-Foot Cucumbers, Juvenile Delinquents & Frogs from the Sky | Crystal Fulton & Glen C. Phillips | This is a wonderful collection of 19th century newspaper excerpts, including such delights as a schooner's altercation with a whale (Nanaimo Free Press) to the display of a two-faced calf (Charlottetown Daily Examiner) to the cancellation of a wedding because the prospective groom showed up drunk (Huntsville Forester). All manner of reporting is contained in these pages, from the champion tapeworms to a drunken Sir John A. Macdonald. Insightful, often humorous, and always entertaining, this book is a must for the historically adventurous. | 12.95 |
| Giants of Oxford | Doug Symons | This book talks about some of the men and women from Oxford County who changed the world. | 14.95 |
| Gleanings by the Bushel | Carson Bushell | This book contains a heritage of information for the descendants of the early settlers in the Norwich area - edited 1982. Included in this is information on businesses in Norwich Township predominately pre-1900. | 25.00 |
| In Praise of a Canadian Hero: Joseph Whiteside Boyle | Isabel Foote | Adventurer, warrior, confidant to royalty, millionare, friend, husband, father...What was the legend behind this man who was buried in Hampton Hill, England? What could inspire a group of people in Woodstock, Ontario, the childhood abode of Joe Boyle, to persevere for two and one half years to bring him home and provide him with long overdue honours? The story of this extraordinary man is told from a variety of perspectives, including those of Queen Marie of Romaniea and the Joe Boyle Repatriation Committee. | 2.00 |
| Inns and Taverns of Oxford County | Roy Johnstone | This long-awaited book contains lists of the many inns of Oxford County, their location, the names of the innkeepers, and other related information. For instance, did you know that two poplar trees were often planted by the gate at the front of an inn to welcome travellers and stagecoaches? The importance of inns and taverns in earlier days has often been under-estimated. Inns were often the centre of a community's social activities, acting as church, general meeting place, election poll station, post office, retail outlet, and information centre. | 18.00 |
| Journey to Perfection: The Agricultural Art of Ross Butler | Irene Crawford-Siano | Ross Butler's humble beginnings on a farm near Norwich, Ontario, were to eventually lead him to worldwide recognition both as an artist and a historian. His eye for detail and his accuracy in recording, soon established him as an authority on the conformation of animals. Over the years, he lovingly created brilliant sculptures and paintings, meticulous artwork that has long ascribed him as a leading contributor in advancing Canada's agricultural heritage. | 29.95 |
| Men and Pork Chops | W.L. Bishop | This book is an in-depth account covering the period when individual farmers drove their hogs to market to modern-day, democratically-controlled marketing boards. Told by Wilfred Bishop, a local hog farmer, the book gives the history of this farm-based movement. In particular, it recounts the efforts of ""Charlie"" McInnis to instigate successful producer-controlled marketing of farm products. | 6.00 |
| My Family Tree Book | Norwich and District Archives | Beginning family historians often want a guide for ""getting started."" This scrapbook offers a place to record pertinent material as well as copies of photographs. There are a variety of forms included as well as an envelope for clippings and extra information. Since the book is cerelux bound, it is easy to arrange for additional pages to be added, as necessary. Many researchers have found this to be the ideal gift for children or grandchildren. | 5.00 |
| Norwich Farms and Villages 1853 | Norwich Historical Society | This book was first compiled by Stella Mott from an 1853 Collector's Roll in the Archives Collection. In 1999, the material was revised and indexed by Ruth Clayton. Each concession of Norwich Township is mapped out with the various landowners for each property identified. A study of this material is invaluable for researchers who want to see where their ancestors lived and to perhaps identify the property lines today. | 15.00 |
| Of Other Times | John Eacott & Norwich and District Historical Society | The stories of this area are told in this picture book of ""memories captured by the instant eye of some photographer long ago..."" Hundreds of photographs depict the life and times of the people living in what is now Norwich Township, Oxford County, while quotes and short articles supplement the visual aspects of the history and add a personal perspective to this look at ""other times."" This unique account of rural life during the hundred year span of 1840 to 1940 would be a wonderful addition to any library or collection. | 6.00 |
| Old Home Week - Norwich 1946 | Norwich District Reunion Committee | This is the story of the community of Norwich up to 1946. This book has been compiled for people who come home, for children and young people, who grow up and go away, and for older citizens who like to recall their early days. | 20.00 |
| Pieter Pieterse Lassen of Dutchess County and his Descendants | Donna G. Ewins | A history of the family and descendants of Pieter Pieterse Lassen. | 20.00 |
| The Apple Works | Norwich and District Archives | Norwich township has long been known as a centre for good apple orchards. Diaries, reports, and articles document the history of apple growing in this fertile area. As well, there is the story of Allen's Apple works and several other apple-related industries. At the back of the book are some favourite apple recipies. | 5.00 |
| The Axe and the Wheel: A History of West Oxford District 1790-1974 | West Oxford Book Committee | This book is a comprehensive account of towns, villages, and hamlets, some of which now no longer exist. It includes a wealth of pictures - of families, schools, homes, churches, and places of business - on every page. Religious organizations, Clubs and Women's Institutes are well documented, as well as area men and women who achieved recognition in public life. Index also available. | 10.00 |
| The Early Days of Innerkip District | Zella M. Hotson and the Innerkip Historical Committee | The tiny settlement at the intersection of the Blandford 4th Line and the Bonds Corner Sideroad has grown! The mills and wagonworks and hotels are now long gone but the accounts of this quiet village's past are still entrancing. Not to be missed is the section on Thomas Cook and the ghost of the Courthouse Square. The last section of this book gives short histories of the families from the area. | 18.00 |
| The Quakers: Early Settlers of Norwich | Norwich and District Museum | This booklet, written for children, is intended to give a general introduction to Quaker relegion and customs. Pioneer settlement of Norwich and prominent figures in Quaker history are also discussed. | 2.50 |
| The Village That Straddled a Swamp | Doug M. Symons | Find out about the history of Woodstock from the native Attawandaron tribe to local child actor, Kevin Zegers. There is just so much that happened in Woodstock through the years! You'll read about commerce and industry, the arts, sports, and leisure events, as well as quarrels, crimes, and natural disasters. The book is written in a unique, loosely chronological style that makes you want to keep on reading and enjoying this fascinating story. | 24.95 |
| Town Book | Norwich and District Archives | Register for the Township of Norwich commencing Jan. 7, 1828. | 8.00 |
| Township of Norwich 1810-1985 | 175th Anniversary Steering Committee | Early history begins with the Norwich Quaker settlement and Norwich's participation in the Rebellion of 1837. Local government, community churches, schools, clubs and organizations, along with photographs, are featured. Many area farms and businesses are mentioned, with photos of most. This book is a blend of history and more current information, making informative and enjoyable reading. | 10.00 |
| Treasures from the Stacks | Norwich and District Archives | This book contains many letters, documents, articles and resources of early Norwich settlers. | 20.00 |
| We Remember Quaker Street School - S.S. No. 6, 1863-1961 | Memories Booklet Committee | Built in the heart of the Norwich Quaker settlement, the Quaker Street School was the centre of many Community events, including Christmas concerts, Arbor days, and school fairs. The school reunion in 1987 brought together many old school chums and provided an opportunity to record anecdotes of many pupils and former teachers. This book is a wonderful memory of a happy one-room schoolhouse and the people who attended there. | 5.00 |
| When Cheese Was King | E.S. Moore | A perennial favourite, this a comprehensive and well-researched book which lists more than one hundred cheese factories in existence around the turn of the century. Written by Ed Moore and using materials collected over many years by Marie Jackson, the factories are listed according to their location in the eleven original townships. From the Big Cheese of Ingersoll to Lydia Ranney, pioneer teacher and cheese maker, this book is a fascinating read. | 25.00 |
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