Central London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Industrial Banner

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. The Industrial Banner Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1891 and printed by the London Advertiser adjoining this site, the industrial banner was a monthly newspaper promoting organized labour, education of workers, political action, the union label, and industrial cooperatives. Edited by Joseph T. Marks until 1920, the Banner was moved to Toronto in 1913, and ceased publication in 1923.

Erected 2009 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 42° 59.045′ N, 81° 14.984′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Central London. It is on Richmond Street 0.1 kilometers north of Dundas Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3C8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dominion Public Building / Édifice Dominion Public (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 (about 150 meters away); 122 Carling Street (about 150 meters away); The Farmer’s Advocate (about 150 meters away); Duffield Block (about 180 meters away); First Anglican Episcopal Election

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(about 180 meters away); St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica / Basilique Saint-Pierre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Gaol and Courthouse, London, c.1843 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2029

2. The Industrial Banner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.