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Times are a changing
Saturday 22 January | Camera Obscura,
This shows location as last week and we see here the changes since the 1966 photo. This is now c. 1983. The building dates back to about 1907.
A bird's eye view...
Monday 17 January | Camera Obscura,
From this vantage point today, we would be looking directly at Centre Place. The building on the right remains with Centre Place built around it.
The spirit of Christmas
Saturday 18 December | Camera Obscura,
Singing carols is always a good way to get into the spirit of Christmas! This souvenir programme is from the Carols by Candlelight Hamilton Christmas Festival, held at Hamilton High…
Festive display lights up
Saturday 11 December | Camera Obscura,
This is H & J Court Ltd Victoria Street shop front for Christmas 1962.
Christmas dinner fit for a king
Saturday 4 December | Camera Obscura,
This menu comes from the Commercial Hotel in 1953. It notes “Compliments of the Season from Mrs and Mrs S. A. Whyte and Staff”.
Taking time out to relax
Saturday 27 November | Camera Obscura,
The last Camera Obscura image on 13. 03. 2020, before the first Covid lockdown started in earnest, featured yachts on the lake.
Favourite haunt for film buffs
Saturday 20 November | Camera Obscura,
This is a 1992 view of the formerly quite grand theatre.
Whippet a popular model
Saturday 13 November | Camera Obscura,
This flier from September 1926 promotes the Whippet, a new vehicle. J. Pomeroy & Co.
Where has this house gone?
Saturday 6 November | Camera Obscura,
Driving about town, even walking, odd sights pop up when you least expect them.
Spring fashion from the past
Saturday 30 October | Camera Obscura,
This flier from 1950 comes from H & J Court, titled A Preview What’s New for Spring.
Renovations - what they uncover
Saturday 23 October | Camera Obscura,
This is a scene many of us are familiar with – renovations in the doing but no-one in sight and the sun shining outdoors.
Speaking out on Prohibition
Saturday 16 October | Camera Obscura,
This flier dates from October 18, 1928 and promotes a public talk at the Town Hall by Fred Burke.