The Roots Under the Forest City
From Almost 107 by 106.9 The X journalists
March 15, 2026 · 18 min · Season 12 · Episode 19
About this episode
This episode explores lesser-known stories in London, Ontario’s history, including the city's origins and the first Black chapel.
This podcast highlights lesser-known stories in London, Ontario’s history. In this episode, we explore London’s origins, the story of the city’s first Black chapel, and the history behind Irish immigration to the area. Through these conversations, we highlight the importance of history and why these stories should continue to be shared. To bring these stories to life, we visited three different locations across the city and spoke with local historians and experts.
Topics covered
- history
- Black chapel
- Irish immigration
- local stories
- cultural heritage
Keywords
- London Ontario
- history
- Black chapel
- Irish immigration
- local historians
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black chapel, Irish immigration
Places: London, Ontario
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