Cemeteries anchor the historic imagination

“Cemeteries are key elements in the creation of memories, heritage, and attitudes towards the dead and the dying.” Deathscapes, Memory, … More

The Challenge of Blogging – Part Two

This week: What’s your goal? Speaking as an artist, you will be either selling your artwork or promoting your brand. … More

Death Comes Early in 19th Century Hamilton

In the early years of Hamilton, death was common and could come at any time. Reverend John Miller took charge … More

Soundscape Hamilton – Divinity College

Art Post 46 – MacNab Family Cemetery Hamilton Ontario

A Most Picturesque Graveyard – Binkley’s Pioneer Cemetery

Despite development that has occurred around the Binkley graveyard, it still matches two descriptions found in the campus archives: “The … More

Challenges of Blogging – HamOnt Urban Landscape Artist Chris Erskine

Challenges of a blogging My video post on video blogging really struck a chord with people. Clearly this is an … More

Some quarrels don’t end with death – the Binkley Hollows 1854 Cemetery

The Binkley Hollow Cemetery is another beautiful graveyard located across the valley from the Binkley Pioneer cemetery. In the campus … More

Rural Landscapes – Bell Line, Burlington (Ont).

When I am dead and buried – Hamilton Pioneer Cemeteries

Marks Binkley died in 1805 and had the following inscription placed on his gravestone: “When I am dead and buried, … More