I was born in Springhill, through to training in pharmacy at Wardrope's Drug Store, in the Medical Centre at Main & Mac Farlane Sts., run by a tough ol' character: Mr. Crease, who was 84 at the time (my age now). He walked the mile down MacFarlane to Main, until his death, close to 90. The Springhill Fencebusters were the usual champions of the H & D baseball league ( the Halifax and Dartmouth) the only member outside The Halifax R. M. What a team! My dad, Geordie Hill was shortstop and he could jump from standing ten feet. Not many line drives got past him. There was horse racing there then, the track encircled the ball diamond. As a teenage starting pharmacy, I earned a lot betting show on a three horse race. David Murray was Anne's older brother, we had piano lessons together, and we started a band (trio) in Miner's Hall, and held a few dances. David's little sister was always wanting to sing with the band. We said "NO !" , and sent her home crying as older brothers do to a pesky li'l sister. "Sorry Anne, everyone has a bad day!!!" My dad escaped the disaster, being on a different shift!
Thanks for making this video. My mother grew up in Springhill in the 1940s to 60s and lived through the 1956 explosion, the 1957 main street fire and the 1958 bump. She's carried those memories with her to this day; it really affects a person. For all that Springhill has been through, it has perservered and remains a lovely town.
I miss my old town, everyone moved to Dartmouth after the bump, as did we. I am the only survivor of my family now, hope to visit soon. John M. Hill, author "Strange Associations", and "Echoes of History", a what if story of Valium in WWII. John.
Excellent new format Wayne. I enjoy hearing your stories and now seeing the places your going, along with videos, descriptions and or history. Very cool. Looking forward to see where your travels take you.
Awesome job of showing my hometown.. besides the 3 major mines disasters there were also 2 major fires on Main Street that wiped out most of the buildings..
I'm trying to get to many places James but not sure I'm going to make it. I wanted to check out there and Wolfville as well but money is tight and I'm down in Hacketts Cove til the end of the month. There's just so much to see here.
Hey Wendy, that is a pretty open question. For rental possibilities, sure, it might be an alright place, there seems to be a demand for rental suites here but also a lot of empty houses, so I don't know what that says about the towns economy. I'm no real estate agent or investor. As far as towns go, if I were moving to Nova Scotia it wouldn't be to Springhill, there are so many way more beautiful picturesque towns with thriving industries, artist communities, tourism etc. Just my personal thoughts.
I was born in Springhill, through to training in pharmacy at Wardrope's Drug Store, in the Medical Centre at Main & Mac Farlane Sts., run by a tough ol' character: Mr. Crease, who was 84 at the time (my age now). He walked the mile down MacFarlane to Main, until his death, close to 90. The Springhill Fencebusters were the usual champions of the H & D baseball league ( the Halifax and Dartmouth) the only member outside The Halifax R. M. What a team! My dad, Geordie Hill was shortstop and he could jump from standing ten feet. Not many line drives got past him. There was horse racing there then, the track encircled the ball diamond. As a teenage starting pharmacy, I earned a lot betting show on a three horse race.
David Murray was Anne's older brother, we had piano lessons together, and we started a band (trio) in Miner's Hall, and held a few dances. David's little sister was always wanting to sing with the band. We said "NO !" , and sent her home crying as older brothers do to a pesky li'l sister. "Sorry Anne, everyone has a bad day!!!" My dad escaped the disaster, being on a different shift!
Thanks for watching John, and for the little extra added history. Springhill definitely has lots of that.
I think Springhill has a prosperous future in store. And good to know about the chicken!
Thanks for making this video. My mother grew up in Springhill in the 1940s to 60s and lived through the 1956 explosion, the 1957 main street fire and the 1958 bump. She's carried those memories with her to this day; it really affects a person. For all that Springhill has been through, it has perservered and remains a lovely town.
Thank you so much for watching. I bet she has some stories and hopefully is doing better since her time there.
I miss my old town, everyone moved to Dartmouth after the bump, as did we. I am the only survivor of my family now, hope to visit soon. John M. Hill, author "Strange Associations", and "Echoes of History", a what if story of Valium in WWII. John.
Excellent new format Wayne. I enjoy hearing your stories and now seeing the places your going, along with videos, descriptions and or history. Very cool. Looking forward to see where your travels take you.
Thanks Belle, lots more coming this summer. :)
Love This Video ......Love the TOWN ...Was There in August on motorcycle .....Love it WAYNE will watch your other videos
Cool Chris thanks so much for checking them out. Safe travels!
I am loving the pop ups Wayne!
Well if I don't correct myself I can expect to be called out, so I just do it myself. :D
Awesome job of showing my hometown.. besides the 3 major mines disasters there were also 2 major fires on Main Street that wiped out most of the buildings..
I didn't know about the fires Geri, sad but interesting. Thanks for watching. :)
@@Wayneontheroad that’s why there are a lot of parking lots on Main Street.. I want to say around 1976 was the last big one..
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Great vlog and very cool most especially your drone shot... Thanks and More Power!
Thanks so much for watching! All the best!
Hey Wayne … Good to hear you’re highway bound again. Just a quick word on dogs coming at you … Bear spray 😉
On it :)
@@Wayneontheroad you’re not in spring hill anymore?
@@vulcanman64 Not currently but may be back later in October.
Saw my house in one of the drone shots nice
Haha cool! Thanks for watching
when are you going to be in my home town of Annapolis Royal??
I'm trying to get to many places James but not sure I'm going to make it. I wanted to check out there and Wolfville as well but money is tight and I'm down in Hacketts Cove til the end of the month. There's just so much to see here.
How far is springhill from amherst downtown???
It's about 25kms (20 minutes drive)
@@Wayneontheroad nice! I'll be settling in amherast all the way from Indonesia... and I'm definitely popping in springhill once i get in canada
Hello Wayne...I am looking to invest in rental property in Springhill. Is it an area you would reccommend?
Hey Wendy, that is a pretty open question. For rental possibilities, sure, it might be an alright place, there seems to be a demand for rental suites here but also a lot of empty houses, so I don't know what that says about the towns economy. I'm no real estate agent or investor. As far as towns go, if I were moving to Nova Scotia it wouldn't be to Springhill, there are so many way more beautiful picturesque towns with thriving industries, artist communities, tourism etc. Just my personal thoughts.
@@Wayneontheroad thank you:)