Posts Filed Under: 1880s

Historicist: The Trouble With O’Brien

An Irish nationalist's attempt to embarrass the governor general provoked mob scenes in May 1887.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 16th, 12:58 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Mail “Want” Columns Get Results

Touting the power of the Victorian equivalent of Craigslist.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 22nd, 9:30 am

Historicist: One Fine Holiday Season in 1887

Mayoral races, reflections on Christmas, and other stories behind the headlines of 125 years ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 22nd, 12:30 pm

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Historicist: The News of Toronto

Part one of a two-part look at a nearly forgotten Toronto newspaper.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 9th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Conservative Empire

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 19th, 12:00 pm