Author Archives: Ken Winsor

The Atlantic Charter Monument at Ship Harbour, Newfoundland

Historical Overview For four days in August 1941, the secluded waters off Ship Harbour in Placentia Bay served as the secret backdrop for world-altering diplomacy. British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt met here face-to-face, marking the very first summit between the leaders of what would soon be known asContinue reading “The Atlantic Charter Monument at Ship Harbour, Newfoundland”

Restoring Heritage: The Story of a Dunville, Newfoundland Fishing Stage

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Bridging the Gap: The Story Behind the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge

The videos on this blog are uploaded directly, not embedded from YouTube. To watch them, just click the play arrow at the bottom of the video. The opening of the new Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia on September 23, 2016 Here are the details of that motorcade and the ceremony: The Ceremonial FirstContinue reading “Bridging the Gap: The Story Behind the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge”

Castle Hill Uncovered: A Video Journey Through Placentia’s Coastal Defenses

Preserving the Quality: A Visual Journey What I wanted to do was upload my raw videos directly to my WordPress blog so you could see them exactly as I filmed them. However, I found that the WordPress interface was crushing the files, stripping away the clarity and detail that makes this “Visual Journey” what itContinue reading “Castle Hill Uncovered: A Video Journey Through Placentia’s Coastal Defenses”

​The Placentia Courthouse and the Gift from France

An Historic Trophy: The German Field Gun Located outside the Placentia District Court is a piece of history that has been a fixture of the town for over a century. This German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 neuer Art field gun (Serial Nr. 3690) was captured on the battlefields of France by Allied forces during theContinue reading “​The Placentia Courthouse and the Gift from France”

A Walk Along the New Trail in Placentia

Exploring Placentia’s New Trail Hey there! Join me on a visual journey along Placentia’s brand-new walking trail. I’ve snapped 20 awesome photos, starting from behind the mall and winding all the way to Lions Manor. Trust me, this trail is a stunner—definitely the most beautiful one I’ve ever walked. Want to see it in action?Continue reading “A Walk Along the New Trail in Placentia”

Placentia’s Legacy in Stone: The Four Historic Monuments

History has a way of standing still in Placentia. While the tides at the Great Beach come and go, and the seasons shift over the hills of Jerseyside, there are anchors in this town that remain unmoved. These are the monuments—the silent sentinels that hold the stories of the past, the endurance of the people,Continue reading “Placentia’s Legacy in Stone: The Four Historic Monuments”

The Allure of Jerseyside Wharf: Placentia’s Waterfront Jewel

A Personal Story because of the Wharf ​”I was so excited last night when I received a message from the owner of this beautiful boat. He reached out to ask if he could use some of my photos for prints, and I have to say, I was truly honored and impressed that he wanted myContinue reading “The Allure of Jerseyside Wharf: Placentia’s Waterfront Jewel”

Coastal Chords and Community: A Night at Placentia’s Dockside Pub

A Warm Welcome on the Jersey Side: Music and Magic at the Dockside Pub Just a few days ago, I dropped into the Dockside Pub, nestled near the Jerseyside Wharf in Placentia. Little did I know I was in for such a wonderful experience. The Atmosphere The first thing that caught my eye was the classicContinue reading “Coastal Chords and Community: A Night at Placentia’s Dockside Pub”