Memorials and Things of Fame – Dec. 21, 2022 Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com December 21, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Fire A very alarming fire made…
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This engraving by artist John Masey Wright (1777–1866) and engraver John Rogers (c.1808-c. 1888) accompanied Robert Burn’s poem “Auld Lang Syne” in The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing the Poems, Songs, and Correspondence, effectively illustrating the festive good cheer of New Year’s Eve celebrations. It was made around 1841.