Local History Books for Sale

All of the local history books sold by the Port Hope Archives have been donated for the purpose of resale and fundraising for the Archives. The books are used and have evidence of use. The books are sold as is and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information please contact the Archives.

The History of Hope Township

Written in 1967, Harold Reeve wrote The History of Hope Township to commemorate Canada’s Centennial.

Price: $20

Hard cover, 286 pages, black and white images

Time Was: The Story of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Port Hope

Written by Peter C. Moffatt, in 1972, Time Was: covers the early history of Anglicanism in the Township and Town, the building of St. John’s Anglican Church in 1822, the building of the “new” St. John’s Anglican on Pine Street, Port Hope and the establishment of St. Mark’s on King Street.

Price $20

Soft cover, 120 pages, black and white images and illustrations

“Two Centuries of Change” Counties of Northumberland & Durham, 1767-1967

This book was written and published on behalf of the United Counties Centennial Book Committee in Commemoration of the Centennial of Canada Confederation.

The book includes short histories and photographs about the townships and towns in Northumberland and Durham Counties.

Price: $10

Soft cover, 112 pages, black and white images

No Change Please

Compiled by Lois Anderson and Cal Clayton, 1975. Includes reproductions of articles and printed material by Geo. Wilson & Son, owner and printer of The Guide newspaper and press.

Price: $10

Hard cover, 127 pages, black and white images

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