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REMEMBER THIS: Christmas giving began with simple, handmade presents

REMEMBER THIS: Christmas giving began with simple, handmade presents

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod reflects on the tradition of giving that has roots in 336 AD and became increasingly commercialized in the mid-19th century
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REMEMBER THIS: Teen Town highlight of social scene in 1950s, '60s

REMEMBER THIS: Teen Town highlight of social scene in 1950s, '60s

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod kicks off a series on the hugely successful weekly 'sock hops' organized and run by local youth
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REMEMBER THIS: Transitioning to vibrancy in Sharon

REMEMBER THIS: Transitioning to vibrancy in Sharon

One of Newmarket's master architects was a Sharon man
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REMEMBER THIS: Hamlet of Sharon traces roots to Loyalists, Quakers

REMEMBER THIS: Hamlet of Sharon traces roots to Loyalists, Quakers

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLoud continues his series on historic area hamlets with David Willson and his followers who established Hope in 1803, near Newmarket
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REMEMBER THIS: Many of King's early hamlets continue to thrive

REMEMBER THIS: Many of King's early hamlets continue to thrive

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his series exploring historic hamlets, including Lloydtown, which was the centre of conflict preceding the Rebellion of 1837
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REMEMBER THIS : Which Newmarket heritage projects get a thumbs up?

REMEMBER THIS: Which Newmarket heritage projects get a thumbs up?

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod examines wins, losses when it comes to local heritage preservation over the years
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REMEMBER THIS: Re-purposing heritage buildings builds bridge between old and new

REMEMBER THIS: Re-purposing heritage buildings builds bridge between old and new

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the many values of bringing new life to older buildings, like Newmarket's former post office
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REMEMBER THIS: Hamlet of Ansnorveldt known today as Holland Marsh

REMEMBER THIS: Hamlet of Ansnorveldt known today as Holland Marsh

History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his series on the hamlets of Newmarket and area
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REMEMBER THIS: Seldom Seen among area's disappeared hamlets

REMEMBER THIS: Seldom Seen among area's disappeared hamlets

History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his exploration of historic hamlets — some of which still exist, while others have left little behind — in and around Newmarket
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REMEMBER THIS: 'Old Reliable' keeps on ticking in Main Street tower

REMEMBER THIS: 'Old Reliable' keeps on ticking in Main Street tower

(9 photos) History Hound Richard MacLeod reviews the history of the Clock Tower building, Newmarket's longtime post office since 1915, as it undergoes its current transformation to boutique hotel
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