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    Commemorative coins donated by Diane Ryerson, 2017. One coin commemorates Victoria Hall Double-Diamond Jubile (1860-1980). The other coin commemorates 100 years of Canadian Confederation (1867-1967).

    Rochester ship. Donated by Ann Stokes.

    Cobourg postcard folder circa 1950. Stamp depicts the image of George VI, Queen Elizabeth II father. Postcards would be attached inside depicting various significant Cobourg sites (Hospitals, Churches, Town Hall etc.)

    Cobourg Souvenir Postcard. The date on the postage stamp says it dates to Aug 3 1904. The stamp itself is a depiction of Edward VII and its value is 1 cent.

    Remembrance card of James Crossen, 1826-1890. James Crossen was the President of the Cobourg Car works. For additional information on James Crossen please click on the link to the right under "Other Websites".

    Henry Barber Haynes Obituary. January 24th 1982. Henry was born in London, England in 1892, but made Cobourg and Port Hope his home. Served in the RN and the RCN under 5 Sovereigns (Edward VII to Elizabeth II).

    Road Map of United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. Dated 1928.

    Faded photograph circa early 1900s. Found in the roof rafters at 428 John St.

    Coronation Medal of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1901.

    Framed photograph of WW1 soldier. Identity unknown.

The Nut-Shell, 1890     The Nut-Shell Published in Cobourg 1890 by A. Hewson and Son. It was printed as a Monthly Journal of General Infromation for the masses.

Royal Geographic Society, 1886     Cover of The Royal Geographical Society monthly periodical, July 1886. Inside is an article Written by G.A. Farini titled "A Recent Journey in the Kalahari". G.A. Farini was a Canadian Entertainment Promoter also known as The Great Farini. For additional information on G.A. Farini please click on the link to ...

    Commemorative pin and display describing Rocky Mountaineer train ride honouring Veterans of the Afghanistan conflict and their families. Initial train ride took place in 2013. Photos and pin donated by Beverely Henderson of Cobourg.

    Photographs, newspaper clippings and additional information on prominent Cobourg family The Climo's. Photo's of Author Percy Climo and his brothers Victor and Cecil. Donated by Patricia Davidson.

    A Series of paintings, by Toronto born artist Tom McNeely, depicting Canadian Military history. Circa 1960s. For additional information please click on the links to the right under "Other Websites".

    "Good Luck to the Boys of the Allies", music sheet. Words and Music by Morris Manley Toronto composer. He published it privately 1915. For additional information please click on the link to the right under "Other Websites".

    Sheet music to "The Irish Laddies To The War Have Gone". Written by Frank O. Madden. Arranged by Jules Brazil. Name written on front says it was owned by Mildred Harrison of Norwood. Published by The Anglo Canadian Music Publishers Association, 1916.

    Sheet music to "On To Victory". Words and music by William Carey Foster. Published by The Anglo Canadian Music Publishers Association.

    Two copies of the song "The Hills of old Northumberland" by Lettice Bingham (1891-1956). Donated by Moira Lawrence and Jim Shute. For additional information on Lettice Bingham please click on link below picture under "Other Websites".

    This is a modified percussion cap muzzle loader .75 gauge musket. It has a shorter gun stock and barrel, as well as a metal ramrod thimble addition. It was unearthed on a farm in Smithville, Ontario in the 1940s. It is the standard size for British musket barrels and balls ...