Local History

Research Local History at Clarington Public Library

image of Bowmanville Museum from early 20th century

 

The library has a variety of materials covering the history of Clarington and surrounding areas, including local newspapers on microfilm and a collection of historical texts about the region. 

Please also see our Genealogy page for more information.

 

 

   *Image courtesy of Clarington Museums and Archives

Local History Titles Available at Clarington Public Library

•Bowmanville, then and now (1998) by Charles Taws
Pictures of landmarks with description of what was there and is there today

•Bowmanville: a retrospect (1958) by the Bowmanville Centennial Committee
Great table of contents. Foreword describes changes since 1958-1988

•Bowmanville: a small town at the edge (1997) by William Humber
History of Bowmanville

•Bowmanville: an architectural and social history (2000) by Diana Grandfield
Use the map on page 24 to determine the houses this book covers. Book is divided into different sections, depending on style of architecture

•Bowmanville: Word of honour: Camp 30 (2003) by Lynn-Philip Hodgson and Alan Paul Longfield

•From the Oak Plain to the lakefront: A brief history of Clarke Township
A condensed history of the township full of anecdotes and facts from the time of the first settlers nearly 200 years ago.

•Heritage buildings: Clarke Township (1993)
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) - Clarington, Description of houses, pre-1900. Categorized by: stone, brick, frame

•History and Reminiscences of Bowmanville (1906) by J.B. Fairbairn
Search the index for: surnames, hotels /taverns, houses / buildings, stores, industries.

•History of the Early Settlement of Bowmanville and Vicinity (1875) by John T. Coleman
Accounts of the people settling Bowmanville in 1794, coming from the United States. Also provides a description of the Native people in area and local natural history

•Picture The Way We Were: A Nostalgic Journey Through Darlington and Clarke Townships (1980) by Lois Adams

•Post Office and Early Development in Bowmanville (1994) by George Vice
Provides information on the early settlers of the area.

•Service in Three Centuries
A collection of memories, newspaper articles, and many unpublished photos of the people of Bowmanville who have given military service to their country, from the War of 1812-14 through to those who serve today.

•The Belvedere: Famous People from Bowmanville’s Past (1999) by Garfield Shaw

•The First 200 Years: A brief history of Darlington Township
A condensed history of the township with tales and anecdotes, from the first settlers to the commemoration of their arrival 200 years later.