These evocative images came to Langley Heritage Society from Patricia Young. Her grandparents, Nell and Jim Wright, moved to Langley from England just after the turn of the last century. They settled where Walnut Grove subdivision exists today; as you can see, it took lots of sweat and effort to clear the land in order to build their home.
“I hope this might encourage others to contribute their own photos and stories. The attached photos are of my Paternal Grandparents, Jim and Nell Wright who lived at 9207 Holmstead Road (now 213th St.). The Wright brothers settled in Langley about 1907…they cleared the land and built their own home. My Grandfather lived on the property until his death in 1969.”
Jim Wright prepares for some hard work.
Nell Wright and her husband emigrated from England to Canada around 1907. They landed in rural Langley where they cleared the land and started a poultry farm.
The Wright family home on Holmstead Road in Langley.
Before tractors it was man and horse power. If you have images that help tell the Langley story, please send them to: info@langleyheritage.ca