Matching Articles"Placentia" (Total 4)

  • Page five of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
  • In 1870 an important chapter in the history of Newfoundland came to a close when the British government withdrew the military garrison at St. John's.
  • There was not a single governor of Plaisance who did not complain about the lack of soldiers and the mediocrity of those he did have.
  • Roman Catholic presence and influence on Newfoundland society, and advancements in the Roman Catholic church.