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Ruby King’s Wedding

Interviewer: When you came home and got married, what kind of wedding you have? Ruby: Oh, just old fashion wedding. Interviewer: So what kind of wedding would that […]

Memories of Mummering

Elizabeth: We were up, it was fairly late when they came, probably like 11 or 11:30 and we let them in the house, 2 o’clock in the morning, […]

Mary Power and Mrs. Ann Talk about the Dances

There was no band, just a single accordion and people danced to sets, such as the lancers or the Virginia Reel and the occasional 2 step waltz. Mrs. […]

Grace Lockyer Talks about Cakes in a Suitcase

Grace: When people, they said down home, they wouldn’t invite you to the wedding years ago until they went around. They ask everyone to make a cake for […]

Mrs. Anne Whiffen Demonstrates How She Would Sing for the Mummers

A feisty 90 year old Mrs. Anne shows us her skill at singing for the mummers. Siting at a kitchen table, she taps her feet and sings a […]

Community as Family

Because prior to 1949 we had nothing. If you got up in the morning and that, you had neither bit of butter, you go to your neighbour. Sing […]

Jane’s Christmas Present

Jane Hayse’s first Christmas gift as a child. Again this shows how much people appreciated the few toys they were given. She has had it for more than […]

Christmas Tree and Decorations

Frank: I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree. That’s true, I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree. You would hang up your stocking but I […]