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100 years of service to the community 1906-2006 Booklet provided by The Sunderland & District Historical Society The Sunderland Town Hall, north side 120 River St. Drawing by Lili Kennedy (AI enhanced, original below) In September of 1905, the Council of Brock Township made plans to replace the old town hall building (built in 1871) … Read more
1812-2012 The 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 Sir Isaac Brock 1769-1812 The History of Brock Township 1818-2012 Brock Township was named after a famous Canadian general, Sir Isaac Brock who was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights as he charged up a hill in order that the British troops could recapture the … Read more
Memories of Days Gone By Produced by Seniors through a New Horizons For Seniors Grant 2013 River Street in Sunderland Looking East from the Town Hall Postcard Thanks to the Maryboro Lodge Museum Thirteen articles written by Sunderland residents, sharing their memories of the community and the people, places, and events that shaped it. Contributions in … Read more
During the Second World War, even an ordinary container of honey became part of Canada’s war effort. Metal was needed in enormous quantities for military equipment, vehicles, ships, aircraft and countless other wartime uses. Tinplate—the thin sheet steel coated with tin that was commonly used for food containers—was therefore a material to be conserved wherever … Read more
Outside of the Sunderland Museum building is a map of the area. Printable Museum Outside Map Sunderland Visitor Guide Directory Description Map Code Food & Beverage Bon Select Bistro 28 Crusty Pizza 25 Milbree-Viking Bakery 20 Roadside Country Diner 24 Sunderland Thai Kitchen 11 Shopping Country Loonies 18 ESSO Convenience Store 37 Freshmart 19 Home Furniture … Read more
Travel through more than two centuries of Brock Township history in this richly illustrated presentation. Discover the stories behind its settlers, villages, agriculture, industries, notable residents, and the events that helped shape the township from its earliest days to the present. This presentation is based on a talk by historian Larry Doble as he explores … Read more
Right Whole Sword Right Markings Left Whole Sword Left Markings PDFs Jim Bagshaw did on-line research on the www.vikingsword.com website. Experts in the Ethnographic Arms & Armour forum identified the following characteristics of this sword: It is a classic Dutch style naval boarding or “scheepshouwer” cutlass. It has a clamshell hilt with an open guard. … Read more
William Bagshaw was born on February 13, 1783 in Alstonefield, England. He entered the British Army in 1804, and eleven years later found himself standing in the ranks of the 33rd Regiment of Foot on the field at Waterloo as Napoleon’s last great gamble broke against the allied line. For that service, in 1819, the Crown entitled him to two hundred acres in Upper Canada, a standard form of compensation extended to veterans of the period.
For four generations, the most cherished possession of the Bagshaw family of Brock Township was a small six-barreled pistol, handed down, like the name William itself, from father to son. By family tradition it had ridden at Waterloo in the hand of a British cavalryman, fortunate to come away alive from the great contest against … Read more
Click on the Play symbol above to listen to the story. Step back in time as you explore Sunderland’s historic downtown. This self-guided walking tour leads you to many of the village’s most significant buildings and landmarks, revealing the people, events, and stories that shaped our community. Sunderland Historical Walking Tour Map – Printable chart … Read more