Local stories and experiences handed down through generations add richness, colour and historical context to where we live. Langley is rich with stories and we feature some of them on this page. Please contribute yours to: [email protected] Photographs are appreciated. (We may edit stories for length and clarity.)
British Home Child, Canadian Soldier and Adventurer
British Home Children, Library and Archives Canada By Bonnie Hartup Are you among the ten percent of people of British heritage who are descendants of British Home Children? A British Home Child was an [...]
Adventurous Cousins
We're sharing this well-researched (and sometimes humorous) story about two cousins who came west for the gold rush and further adventures. They began new lives in what would become British Columbia and were leaders [...]
James Houston: Scottish Adventurer & Langley Pioneer
Above photo of James Houston courtesy of salishan Place by the River James Houston stands out as a remarkable figure in the history of Fort Langley, British Columbia. Born December 8, 1823 in Dunfermline Fife, [...]
The Simpson Legacy
Built in 1915, Fort Langley's historic Canadian Northern Railway station was the centre of development and creation of broader markets for Langley. Just in time to operate the new station, fifty-nine old agent Richard Charles [...]
Dubious Distinction?
Landscapes, streets and buildings are often named to honour a person of distinction, but sometimes the story of why that happens is fuzzy. Bonnie Hartup is a volunteer with the Langley Heritage Society who did [...]
Man Behind the Name
Over time, names associated with streets, parks and landmarks can lose their relevance unless we carry their stories forward. Indeed, some streets and community names (e.g. Trutch, Queen Charlotte City) have been eliminated, or changed, [...]
