This year, London has been around officially for 200 of them. The following information about the events planned is from this website, where you can learn more: Celebrating 200 Years: London's Bicentennial:
"In 2026, London is officially marking 200 years since its founding in 1826. This timing follows historical precedent: in 1926, London celebrated its Centennial, and the London & Middlesex Historical Society confirms that 1826 is recognized as the year London was formally established. As we prepare for this once-in-a-generation celebration, 2026 is the year we come together to honour London’s history, growth, and future."
The website says to "get involved", so I will. During the year, I will attempt to present frequent posts about London. They will be short snippets and here is the first one.
The photograph is found in the London Public Library and is part of the London Room Digital Collections. Here is some of the description provided:
"Two similar side by side black and white photographs mounted on card, showing a standing woman in profile and three young girls seated at the water's edge looking towards three people in row boats and four people wading in the Thames River at the Forks. On the opposite bank two riverboats are tied to the dock. In the right background is the courthouse and jail. In the left background notice the tower for the Ontario White Sulphur Springs and Mineral Baths. Printed on the back of the card: [Barron's Artistic Series of Canadian Views; London, Springbank, and Vicinity.] Also handwritten: [Showing Thames R. & Jail Turrets.] ca. 1880s
[I only took one side of the photo which is probably from a stereoscope.]
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