"WILLIAM POPE - 1811-1902" ~ Norfolk - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

 

William Pope grew up in the lush countryside of southern England and studied painting at the Academy of Art, London. Reports of abundant wildlife drew the keen sportsman and naturalist to Upper Canada in 1834. After three extended visits he settled permanently with his family near Port Ryerse in 1859. Financially independent, Pope spent his days hunting, sketching and painting the local flora and fauna. His watercolours of birds are compared to those of John James Audubon. Along with his paintings, Pope's diaries and journals provide a detailed record of the wildlife once plentiful in this region. Most of his works are now held by the Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library.

Address or location of plaque: 3065 Front Rd Norfolk Ontario Physical location of plaque: Park "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Former house, now a Conservation area This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Excellent Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! A web-site for more details.: Not listed What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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