Explore the Wonders of Placentia Bay's Rich Cultural Landscape About Voices of Placentia Bay: Voices of Placentia Bay is a collaborative project created by the Placentia Bay Historical Society, the Town …

The History of Placentia Bay An Aerial view of Harbour Buffett Maps of Placentia Bay Placentia Bay is located on the western end of Newfoundland’s southern shore, between the Avalon and Burin …

Songs and Dances The Placentia Bay area has a rich history of song, in the European ballad tradition, American balladry and popular music styles particularly since the 1940s, and in local compositions. …

Bridget (Bride) Judge Bridget (Bride) Judge was born in Patrick's Cove in 1908 and died in 1999. She left school in Grade 6 to go to Gooseberry Cove and care for her uncle and aunt. James and Ellen …

Anita Best Anita Best was born on the island of Merasheen the year before we joined Canada. This was a time when singing, dancing and storytelling were the main forms of recreation. Anita has become …

A Few of Maude's Songs Betsy's Cock A crowd of young men set out to steal a chicken to eat for a scoff. Written by Rita Murray. Gull Cove A recounting of the trials and tribulations of a fishing voyage …

A Few of Pius' Songs Peg Bearskin The big and hairy heroine sets out with her two beautiful sisters to seek their fortune. She outsmarts a witch along the way.Weddings ensue (collected by Anita Best in …

Alice Lannon Alice Lannon was born in St. Jacques the daughter of Tom and Julia McCarthy. The family moved to Terrenceville when Alice was a young girl. She lived most of her adult life in Southeast …

Brian Lannon Brian Lannon grew up in Bonds Path, Placentia surrounded by musical talent. His parents, Nick and Shirley Lannon, really enjoyed music and their door was always open for people to drop in. …

Of Red Island, Merasheen and later Freshwater, Bride loved to sing and dance. She sang at every opportunity - for the mummers, at concerts and to cheer herself up in the hospital. She learned many …