Tag: History
-
Georgetown Boys’ powerful words give voice to Armenian orphans in new book
The last of the Armenian refugees known as the Georgetown Boys died in 2006, making records of their history all the more important. Copies of the newsletter they kept at Cedarvale Farm – called Ararat Monthly – were scattered across the world, making it exceedingly difficult to give a concise voice to this group. But…
-
Purple bench in Acton park honours local woman killed by husband
In a fitting memorial to Sue Nesbitt-McNally – a longtime Acton resident who lost her life at the hands of her husband – Halton Women’s Place (HWP) has erected a purple bench in Prospect Park. The bench was unveiled earlier this month, which Sue’s family says holds extra meaning as each November also marks the…
mansoor Tanweer 