This Vignette gives us a glimpse of some of the scenes, lifestyles and events in our agricultural past. All photographs and references are from material held in the Flamborough Archives collection.This Vignette gives us a glimpse of Read more
This vignette focuses briefly on the contributions of one local family to the Great War and to Waterdown. There is much more material on the McGregor family in the Archives, as well as vertical files, photographs and histories of Read more
Winter. Children love to build snowmen. Adults hope that the preparations they have made during the Fall will last through the cold dark months until Spring. And everyone loves the social occasions – sleighrides, parties and Christmas. Read more
The Flamborough Archives contains several distinct postcard collections, as well as many individual cards found throughout the various papers and records of individuals and businesses.The Flamborough Archives contains several distinct postcard collections, as well as many individual cards found Read more
The Flamborough Archives has dozens of photographs, postcards, clippings and other material documenting this construction. This Vignette will focus on construction within the Village and the Waterdown South station. The Flamborough Archives has dozens of photographs, postcards, Read more
Waterdown is fortunate to have two unique memorials to our service men and women. The Flamborough Archives contains photos and historical documents relating to Memorial Hall, built to honor the memory of World War l veterans, and Memorial Park, Read more
The Flamborough Heritage Society is planning to hold its Twenty-Seventh Annual Fall Book Fair on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Fellowship Hall at St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. This is Read more
There was radio, but no television or internet. The cyber world of tweeting, texting and instagrams was not even a twinkle in the proverbial eye – so what did people Read more
Most of the sugar consumed in Upper Canada was the product of the cane imported from the West Indies. This import came in the form of raw sugar or “MUSCAVADO”, moist with molasses, dirty and strong tasting. So wet Read more
