Crew's Notes

Welcome to the Ship's Blog

Welcome to the Crew’s Notes, an on going blog by the committee members of the Nine Ships 1825 Inc. This page will feature their blog entries that relate to the Peter Robinson Emigration. This will include suplimentary information, book reviews, personal experiences throughout the bicentennial, and more!

Stay tuned to keep up with biweekly book reviews by blogger Elwood Jones and other important developments as we celebrate our rich Irish heritage and the bicentenary of the settlers’ arrival.

Valley of the Trent Review by Elwood H. Jones

Valley of the Trent Review by Elwood H. Jones

Edwin C. Guillet, ed., The Valley of the Trent, Ontario Champlain Series, Toronto, 1957, PP. lviii, 474, includes footnotes Edwin Guillet’s volume on the Valley of the Trent remains one of my favourite books on local history. It has a fascinating introduction that...

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Through the Years in Douro Review by Elwood H. Jones

Through the Years in Douro Review by Elwood H. Jones

Through the Years in Douro published by the Centennial Committee of the Township of Douro One of the oldest and still reliable township history, Through the Years in Douro, (1967 and other reprints) has useful information on the history of the Robinson emigration....

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The Land of Shining Waters by Frank Bertrand

The Land of Shining Waters by Frank Bertrand

In 1975, Peterborough commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Emigration with a unique civic pride recording titled The Land of Shining Waters. This 45-record single, performed by Frank Bertrand, commemorates the journey of over 2,000 Irish settlers...

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