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Ruby and Tom King on their Wedding Day

Ruby and Tom King on their Wedding Day

This photo shows Ruby and Tom King on their wedding day , July 20, 1956.  
Wedding Photos

Wedding Photos

  Prior to the 1960’s most wedding photos were taken outside even in winter due to the lack of flashbulbs or other artificial lighting appropriate for such an […]
Bridal Party

Bridal Party

The bride and groom and the “bridesboy” and “bridesgirl” at Alice Drake’s wedding on December 27, 1952.
Preparations for the Bishop’s Visit

Preparations for the Bishop’s Visit

When the bishop came to the communities, arches were created throughout the community. Evergreen boughs were used to create these arches and young people and others gathered around […]
Publishing the Banns

Publishing the Banns

Grace: Anyway they used to have to publish the banns one time. The Minister’d come and he’d have church, see and when he was having the church, he’d […]
The Church in Oderin

The Church in Oderin

The altar inside the church in Oderin, Placentia Bay in 1952. When the island community was resettled this church was floated out the bay to Little Bay  where […]
Dropping of the Wax

Dropping of the Wax

Maureen Whyte drops the wax on Candlemas Day 2016. A lit blessed candle is allowed to drip wax on clothing and other property. It is intended to bless […]