The Extraordinary History of Flamborough: East Flamborough, West Flamborough & Waterdown
Platinum Jubilee Edition
Do you think you know all there is to know about your hometown? You probably don't, but you will once you've read Nathan Tidridge's splendid new book! The first comprehensive history of the Flamborough area since 1967, it's full of great stories and fascinating people - a wonderful, intimate glimpse at our beloved community over the generations.
- Dr. Jonathan Vance, A Township at War
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ISBN: 978-0-921592-59-4
324 pages 179 colour images, including maps, plaques and drawings Index Cost: $35.00 (All proceeds support the Flamborough Heritage Society) Publisher: The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society Publication Date: February 6th, 2022 Available from The Waterdown East Flamborough Heritage Society. Location: Waterdown Branch, Hamilton Public Library 163 Dundas St E Waterdown , ON L0R 2H0 |
The Extraordinary History of Flamborough continues a project begun nearly two decades ago to reintroduce students to the history of Flamborough and its communities of Waterdown, Carlisle, Greensville/Bullock’s Corners, Freelton, Flamborough Centre, Strabane, West Flamboro Village, Mountsberg, Crooks Hollow and others. Located in the heart of the Treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit Nation, and bordering the Haldimand Tract of the Six Nations of the Grand River, the human history of this region goes back to time immemorial.
I have had the privilege of living in Flamborough for the better part of 40 years, nearly half of which as a teacher of history and Treaty studies at my alma mater, Waterdown District High School. I have found that the best way to teach history is to start by exploring our home communities. Trying to make sense of our corner of the world often requires unpacking the most complex moments in our shared history. In many ways, an exploration of Flamborough inevitably leads to us to embrace much larger histories, including the story of Canada itself.
All proceeds from the sale of this book go toward supporting the Flamborough Heritage Society.
I have had the privilege of living in Flamborough for the better part of 40 years, nearly half of which as a teacher of history and Treaty studies at my alma mater, Waterdown District High School. I have found that the best way to teach history is to start by exploring our home communities. Trying to make sense of our corner of the world often requires unpacking the most complex moments in our shared history. In many ways, an exploration of Flamborough inevitably leads to us to embrace much larger histories, including the story of Canada itself.
All proceeds from the sale of this book go toward supporting the Flamborough Heritage Society.