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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 | Resources,
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.
Family History Tips and Tricks
Wednesday 13 October | Resources,
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime. Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!
New Zealand's Deadliest Twister - Frankton Tornado
Wednesday 1 September | Stories of Hamilton,
Did you know that Frankton was struck by New Zealand’s deadliest recorded tornado 73 years ago?
Our Timber Giants: Ellis & Burnand
Saturday 21 August | Camera Obscura,
Founded in 1891, Ellis & Burnand grew to become one of the most influential names in New Zealand’s timber industry.
Garden Place, Our Place
Wednesday 18 August | Exhibitions,
Explore the history of Garden Place. It's our place, it's your place.
Hamilton at Play
Wednesday 11 August | Exhibitions,
What did people do for entertainment before the days of the Internet and reality TV shows? Explore a variety of leisure activities from days gone by!
A Goldmining Treasure: Waihi in Its Heyday
Saturday 7 August | Camera Obscura,
In the early 1900s, gold-mining towns like Waihi experienced a period of rapid growth, fuelled by the booming demand for gold.
Hillcrest History
Wednesday 4 August | Exhibitions,
Explore the history of Hillcrest and how it has changed over time. Cover Image: "Bretton", owned by the Horton Family on what is now Flynn Road. Demolished 1917.
Hamilton at Work
Wednesday 28 July | Exhibitions,
Explore how work in and around Hamilton has changed through the years. Cover Image: Haymaking at Waihou, Te Aroha, c. 1910.
Frankton History
Wednesday 21 July | Exhibitions,
Separated by land full of manuka and gorse, Frankton wasn’t always just another suburb of Hamilton. Cover Image: Frankton Junction railway station, c.