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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCHA_birthplace-of-the-flame-of-hope_London-ON.html
The Flame of Hope was conceived by His Honour Judge John M. Seneshen, and stands as a symbol for all persons suffering from diabetes around the world. This flame will burn continuously and only be extinguished when it can be declared that a cure f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCH8_birthplace-of-insulin_London-ON.html
In 1920, while living and practicing medicine here, Dr. F. G. Banting conceived the idea which eventually led to the discovery of insulin and the saving of millions of lives worldwide. This statue, created by sculptor John Miecznikowski, depict…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGQ_banting-house_London-ON.html
Here, in the early morning hours of October 31, 1920, Dr. Frederick Banting conceived an idea for research that led to the discovery of insulin. He believed that diabetes, then a fatal disease, could be treated by a substance extracted from a dog'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGP_the-petition-of-john-ewart_London-ON.html
The Petition of John Ewart of the Town of York:Humbly Shewith:That while your Petitioner was performing his contract for building the Court House and Gaol in the town of London, in the London District, he was located by Colonel Talbot upon two lot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGO_the-gaol-and-courthouse-london-c-1843_London-ON.html
"More change has been caused to the views around London by the cutting down of hills and the building of gullies."? ? ? ? ? —Harriet Priddis, in her "Reminiscences" (1902) In the 1840s George Russell Dartnell depicted the London District …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGN_the-ridout-street-complex_London-ON.html
This streetscape includes several of London's earliest buildings and provides a capsule view of the appearance of mid-19th century Ontario cities. These buildings, the earliest of which was begun in 1835, include residential, industrial and commer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGM_the-founding-of-london_London-ON.html
In 1793, here on the River Thames, Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe selected a site for the capital of Upper Canada. York, however, became the seat of government and the townsite of London lay undeveloped until its selection in 1826 as the j…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGL_eldon-house_London-ON.html
Built in 1834 by Capt. John Harris, R.N., treasurer of the London District, this is London's oldest remaining house. With his wife Amelia, daughter of Samuel Ryerse, Harris came to London after the District offices were moved here from Vittoria. F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGK_veterans-garden_London-ON.html
Dedicated November 4, 2005to remember, honour, and celebrateour Canadian Veterans. May the memory of theirachievements and sacrificesbe kept alive.This garden was made possible thanks to the generous donation by Angus and Mabe McLennan - for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCGJ_veterans-memorial-carillon_London-ON.html
With deepest gratitude to those who so generouslycontributed to this visible and resonantremembrance of our Canadian Veterans Separate Stone marker nearby:Thank You CanadaThank You Veterans1940 - 1945This musical tribute is a gift to allCanadia…
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