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

Toddle Inn

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. Toddle Inn Marker

Inscription. Operated as a blacksmith shop by W. John Lashbrook, 1898-1916, and continued later by Richard Weir as a smithy until 1947, when it was sold and converted to a restaurent by C.W. Egleston

Erected 1986 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 42° 59.508′ N, 81° 15.068′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Woodfield. It is at the intersection of Richmond Street and John Street, on the right when traveling north on Richmond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3G5, 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: The 1st Hussars (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Holy Roller" (about 210 meters away); 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy (about 210 meters away); The British Garrison in London (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); London Women's Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); London South African War Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Crimean War Cannons (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

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Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. Toddle Inn Marker

On the left side of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.