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Tips and Tricks for Using Our Heritage Collections Online Website
Wednesday 3 August | Resources,
Did you know you can search for items from our Archives and Special Collections from your own device?
The Great Flood of 1907: When the Waikato Went Underwater
Wednesday 6 July | Stories of Hamilton,
In January 1907, Aotearoa experienced one of the most severe floods in its recorded history.
Purr-fect Companions: A Look at Cats Through the Lens
Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton,
Taking photos of our pets is nothing new.
Royal Encounters: A History of Royal Visits to Hamilton
Wednesday 8 June | Stories of Hamilton,
For more than a century, Hamilton has proudly played host to members of the British Royal Family.
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 | Resources,
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.