In the early 1900's, Pilkington began establishing overseas operations. Canada would become one of the most important of these so-called "depots" or "agencies" A subsidiary was established in Thorold around 1914/15. Approximately 200 acres were purchased in Thorold South.

The Ball family were one of the three founding Thorold families. This piano was purchased by the Ball family, sometime around 1870, reputedly becoming the first piano in Thorold.

Thorold's "last Minute MFG" exploded the 1950's with iron cap guns, which can be found in the museums collection.

Rediscovered in recent decades by amateur historians, hikers and adventure seekers, the tunnel started to become an attraction.  This only accelerated with internet and posting of Thorold’s “blue ghost tunnel”; apparitions having been supposedly seen, heard and/or the dark, damp, eerie tunnel.

Thorold's history as the foundation for Canadian art

Thorold Museums blog starts off with a bang! with the story of Professor William Hand, The fireworks manufacturer in Canada