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Richard MacLeod

Newmarket resident Richard MacLeod — the History Hound — has been a local historian for more than 40 years. He writes a weekly feature about our town's history in partnership with NewmarketToday, conducts heritage lectures and walking tours of local interest, and leads local oral history interviews

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Recent Work by Richard

REMEMBER THIS: Saying farewell to dear friend, mentor Jack West

REMEMBER THIS: Saying farewell to dear friend, mentor Jack West

History Hound Richard MacLeod pays tribute to a recently passed friend who encouraged and supported his endeavours in local history
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REMEMBER THIS: Were we really better off in the 'good old days'?

REMEMBER THIS: Were we really better off in the 'good old days'?

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod reviews historical analysis that shows many aspects of life have improved over time
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REMEMBER THIS: Quakers came to play central role in anti-slavery movement

REMEMBER THIS: Quakers came to play central role in anti-slavery movement

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his look at Quakers and their complicated history with slavery
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REMEMBER THIS: Were Quakers actually the first abolitionists?

REMEMBER THIS: Were Quakers actually the first abolitionists?

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod writes the first of two parts examining the argument of many history books that places Quakers at the forefront of movements to end slavery - and whether that was actually the case
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket architect had lasting impact on town

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket architect had lasting impact on town

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the career of renowned local architect Oliver Edgar Tench, his works include early schools, factories, residences
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REMEMBER THIS: Glenway most significant development at the time in Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Glenway most significant development at the time in Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod details the history of what has become the Glenway neighbourhood in Newmarket
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REMEMBER THIS: Few could afford TVs in its early days

REMEMBER THIS: Few could afford TVs in its early days

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod takes a look back at the hesitant beginnings of television in the early 1950s with the launch of CBC
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REMEMBER THIS: Ryerson was influential — for better and worse

REMEMBER THIS: Ryerson was influential — for better and worse

History Hound Richard MacLeod examines Egerton Ryerson's controversial impact on Canadian education system
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REMEMBER THIS: The history of our Jewish Canadians

REMEMBER THIS: The history of our Jewish Canadians

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the history and impact of the Jewish communities here and across in Canada
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REMEMBER THIS: Canadians were quick to jump on horseless carriage trend

REMEMBER THIS: Canadians were quick to jump on horseless carriage trend

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the many 'firsts' in Canadian auto history
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