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CBC Mainstreet Interview on Upcoming Clyde River Lectures
If you didn’t get a chance to hear my interview yesterday on CBC Mainstreet about the upcoming Clyde River Lectures, you can listen to a recording of it online here.…
Read MoreTune in to CBC Mainstreet today to hear about the upcoming Clyde River Lecture Series
Tune in to CBC Mainstreet – 96.1 FM – this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) to hear Vivian Beer’s interview with Angela Walker on the upcoming Clyde River…
Read More2019 Clyde River Lectures
Our 7th Annual Clyde River Lectures Series is ready to launch for 2019. Each year, we have to think more creatively to find new topics featuring PEI history with a…
Read MoreWelcoming Toy Donations for Murchison Place Park
The Friends of Clyde River welcome any donations of toys for Murchison Place Park. The Park is very popular with young families, and we like to to have toys available…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “I am trying to get out of the Army”
Devonport, England, Military Hospital, R.A.M.C, 7th Coy, February 16th, 1919 (Letter #31) Dear Brother; Hoping this will find you in the pink as this leaves me at present. We have got…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “I’m going on my fourth year in the army, seems like 10”
Devonport, August 21st, 1918 – (Letter #30) Dear Brother; Just a few lines to let you know I am alright. Hoping this will find you all the same. Well, I am…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “Well, I don’t know what to think of this War”
Editor’s Note: The Guardian will run a special feature on Saturday, November 10th on WW1. Included will be a feature on our series, “Letters from the Great War”. Make sure…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “It was my Mother’s prayer that saved me”
Editor’s note: CBC Radio Mainstreet (FM 96.1) did a follow-up interview with me to talk about our series “Letters from the Great War”. The segment will air on Friday, November…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “I wish Uncle Sam would hurry up with about five million men”
England, August 9th, 1917 (Letter #27) Dear Brother – Jack & B Just a few lines to let you know I am getting along pretty well. Hoping this will find you…
Read MoreLetters from the Great War: “Believe me, I’ve seen enough of France”
Uplyme, Devon, England, July 6th, 1917 (Letter #26) Dear Brother; Just a few lines to let you know I am getting along fine. I am leaving hospital one week from today…
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