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The Unfortunate Man

a storytelling walk with Jay Wilson

Jay Wilson's love of local history and flair for storytelling makes him the perfect choice to lead this tour. Meet at the Main Library. For adults. Registration opens August 7, 2025 at 9 a.m.

A compelling true story of murder from 1889 told right where it happened.

See where William Harvey worked (James Walter Lyon's The World Publishing Company), Bond's Hardware where William Harvey bought the pistol, St. George's Church, where William was the Sunday School Superintendent, and finally the Wellington County Courthouse where William Harvey was hanged! Hear actual newspaper accounts of the day recited from memory. Hear William’s final words. Listen to detailed accounts of this shocking event exactly as written in 1889. Thrills guaranteed.

We will meet outside the front of the Main Library and leave promptly at 6 p.m. 
This is a 90 minute tour, walking distance approximately three (3) kilometers.

By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you accept and agree to Guelph Public Library’s Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions, please contact Library Programmer Ashley Gratton at agratton@guelphpl.ca.

Alternative formats are available as per the Accessibility per Ontarians Act by contacting Communications 519-824-6220.

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