More Hidden History of Hamilton Road ~ A Local History Fair
Authored by: Betty McLarty on Wednesday, July 28 2010 @ 02:34 PM EDT
The Hidden History of Hamilton Road, a Heritage Fair, Saturday July 31, 9am
to 4pm Crouch Branch Library, 550 Hamilton Road.
Breaking News:
Bill Paul, London’s Town Crier will officially open the Hidden History event at
11 am and launch a walking tour of the Crouch neighborhood.
The walking tour includes the Homister House, Trafalgar School, the site of
the Rex Theater, and highlights other Hamilton Road landmarks.
Meet the authors! Local history writers Catherine McEwen and Jennifer
Grainger provide historical background on the Newmarket Race Track, the
refining industry and surrounding communities such as Crumlin and Lilly’s
Corners.
The London and Middlesex Historical Society will provide research on the
origins of area street names. The Society is opening its vaults to offer copies
of the Historian and other local history publications at bargain prices.
Arthur McClelland, Librarian of the Central Library ‘s Ivy Family London Room
will provide guidance on such topics as researching your family tree or
discovering the history of houses, businesses, and other sites of interest to
the public.
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to 4pm Crouch Branch Library, 550 Hamilton Road.
Breaking News:
Bill Paul, London’s Town Crier will officially open the Hidden History event at
11 am and launch a walking tour of the Crouch neighborhood.
The walking tour includes the Homister House, Trafalgar School, the site of
the Rex Theater, and highlights other Hamilton Road landmarks.
Meet the authors! Local history writers Catherine McEwen and Jennifer
Grainger provide historical background on the Newmarket Race Track, the
refining industry and surrounding communities such as Crumlin and Lilly’s
Corners.
The London and Middlesex Historical Society will provide research on the
origins of area street names. The Society is opening its vaults to offer copies
of the Historian and other local history publications at bargain prices.
Arthur McClelland, Librarian of the Central Library ‘s Ivy Family London Room
will provide guidance on such topics as researching your family tree or
discovering the history of houses, businesses, and other sites of interest to
the public.
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To advertise on Butch McLarty's Alt-London e-mail butchmclarty@yahoo.ca. We have reasonable ad rates designed to fit any advertising budget.