In 2008, the Warwick History Township Committee put a great deal of time, energy and heart into the creation of the manuscript entitled The Township of Warwick: A Story Through Time. This sweeping history has been made available in its entirety in this virtual exhibit, along with additional photographs and research material that was not included in the original publication. Feel free to browse the book chapters below, and visit other pages in this virtual exhibit to explore photographs, videos, documents, and additional information about Warwick Township. You can also use the search functionality to look for material related to specific individuals, businesses, clubs, etc.
The original book covers Warwick Township from prehistoric times to budding nineteenth-century communities, through the First and Second World Wars and into the current day. It combines an interest in the development of urban and rural spaces with an emphasis on the stories behind individual families who have lived and thrived in Warwick Township.
This virtual exhibit was produced through a partnership between the Lambton County Archives and the Warwick Township History Committee. Please direct any questions or comments to archives@county-lambton.on.ca.
Table of Contents, Links to Original Book Chapters:
Introduction and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Scratching the Surface of Warwick Township
Chapter 2: From Mastodon to Arrowhead (Prehistory)
Chapter 3: From Forest to Field (Early Years)
Chapter 4: To Everything There is a Season (Agriculture) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 5: From Cradle to Grave (Churches and Cemeteries) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 6: From Slate to Laptop (Education) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 7: Settlements from the Past (Birnam, Kingscourt, Saunders' Corners, Wisbeach) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 8: “My Kona, Your Kona, Arkona” (Arkona) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 9: Forest Roots in Warwick (A Personal Tour) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 10: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Businesses) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 11: Watford, My Home Town (A Personal Tour) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 12: Responsible Government (Political Leadership) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 13: Sports in Pictures (Sports Activities) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 14: St. Clair Borderers (Military pre-World War I) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 15: My Home, My Palace (19th Century Domestic Architecture) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 16: Home Children (Little Immigrants) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 17: From Farm Field to Battlefield (World War I) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 18: Good Times in Bad Times (The Great Depression) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 19: Home Front to Battlefront (World War II) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 20: Dear Hearts and Gentle People (Social Activities and Organizations) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 21: Tires and Wires (Transportation and Communication) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 22: Overcoming Adversities (Natural Disasters, Accidents, Fires, Murders and Diseases) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 23: Recollections and Reflections (Miscellaneous Memories) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 24: The Ties That Bind (Family Histories) - Coming Soon!
Chapter 25: Capture Moments: One Last Look (Photos) - Coming Soon!
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