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Purr-fect Companions: A Look at Cats Through the Lens
Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton,
Taking photos of our pets is nothing new.
Where Hamilton Gathered: The Rise and Fall of a Grand Hotel
Wednesday 25 May | Stories of Hamilton,
The First Hamilton Hotel: 1865–1898 The original Hamilton Hotel opened in March 1865 under the ownership of Captain W. E.
Births, Deaths & Marriages Index - Tips & Tricks
Wednesday 13 April
Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages can be a valuable resource when researching your family history.
A collection of Patricks
Wednesday 16 March
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we have two different Patrick’s from our photograph collection.
A Day in the Life, 1993
Saturday 19 February | Camera Obscura,
On 22 September 1993, someone set out to capture ‘A Day in the Life of Hamilton’, running through around seven rolls of film – roughly 250 photographs in total.
Tracks Beneath the City: Hamilton's Hidden Railway Story
Wednesday 16 February | Stories of Hamilton,
Train crossing Claudelands Rail Bridge, c.
Maunder Family Images
Wednesday 2 February | Exhibitions,
In 2017, Geoff Steven entrusted a collection of glass plate negatives to Hamilton City Libraries. He had first discovered them in 1963, under his family home in Mt Albert.
The Other McDonald's: A Sweet Slice of Waikato History
Saturday 29 January | Camera Obscura,
Ice cream is the ultimate summer treat, and nearly a century ago, Hamilton had its own homegrown ice cream empire. McDonald’s Ice Cream Manufacturing Co.
Seddon Park: From Paddock to Premier Pitch
Wednesday 19 January | Stories of Hamilton,
Seddon Park is one of Hamilton’s most iconic green spaces and the city’s main cricket venue.
Christmas Dinner Fit for a King
Saturday 4 December | Camera Obscura,
Christmas dinner in 1953 was a grand affair, especially at Hamilton’s Commercial Hotel.
Making a Splash: The Story of Hamilton’s Municipal Baths
Wednesday 10 November | Stories of Hamilton,
Hamilton’s Municipal Baths officially opened to the public in 1912, just one year after the formation of the Hamilton Swimming Club.
Family History Resources at Central Library
Wednesday 27 October
Following on from our previous post of five steps to get started with your family history journey, we delve deeper into the resources we hold at Central Library.