As I sort through various stories for my weekly heritage articles on NewmarketToday, I frequently come across interesting little stories. I’m sharing some of those facts and antidotes that I have collected. The theme for this article, if we need one, is ‘did you know’?’ Newmarket has altered its numbering system for streets at least…
Month: December 2019
In Review Of Decades, The ’60s Mark Massive Growth In Newmarket
In keeping with the beginning of a new year, this week I’ll highlight the progress that occurred with each decade from the incorporation of the Village of Newmarket in the 1850s up to the 1970s. It is my hope this article, coinciding with the arrival of 2020, will serve as both an overview of our…
A Christmas Card From The History Hound
With the arrival of Christmas next week, let’s explore the history of the Christmas card. The modern custom of sending Christmas cards in Canada can be traced back to the United Kingdom and a man named Sir Henry Cole way back in 1843. He was a senior civil servant who had been instrumental in establishing…