For the city of Toronto, as for the rest of the country, 1914 to 1918 had been four long
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May 11, 2026
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Tyler Wentzell
The end of the Great War did not mark the beginning of an era free from worries. The veterans
May 11, 2026
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Donald E. Graves
eaders of The Fife and Drum have already seen the art of Greg Legge in the excerpt of my
May 11, 2026
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Wayne Reeves
Sometime in 1852 or early 1853, Captain John Henry Lefroy of the Royal Artillery met with the artist George
May 11, 2026
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Friends of Fort York
Emily was well schooled in the feminine skills essential in her milieu: sewing and embroidery, piano, French, drawing and
May 11, 2026
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Sharon Lefroy
The Old Toronto Observatory, 1852, a watercolour by William Armstrong, shows the original military compound in “The University Park”.
May 11, 2026
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Otto, Stephen
The earliest view of the capital of Upper Canada following the War of 1812 is Robert Irvine’s grand oil
May 11, 2026
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Russell, Victor
St. John the Evangelist Church was for many years an important spiritual and military establishment in Toronto. First established
May 11, 2026
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Stewart, William
To mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation this year, the editors invited one of the guard who marched
May 11, 2026
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Gerrard, Richard
Archaeology at Fort York dates back sixty years to at least 1956 when staff undertook exploration of the fort’s
May 11, 2026
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Christopher, Moore
The first issue of Fife and Drum appeared on 24 May 1996 following a merger between The Friends of
May 11, 2026
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Dorothy, Duncan
I met Brigadier John McGinnis for the first time in the 1960s when I was the Curator at Black
May 11, 2026
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David, Robertson
Intensive redevelopment of the largely underutilized or derelict lands surrounding Fort York and the Garrison Common continues to change
May 11, 2026
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Christopher, Moore
The first time around, York and Fort York were hit hard by the War of 1812. Happily they have
May 11, 2026
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Black, Conrad
As readers will know, the original Fort York was built by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe, who correctly foresaw the
May 11, 2026
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Chris, Laverton
Henry Evatt was born into a military family in the republic of Ireland in 1774. Having served in the
May 11, 2026
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Scott, Weir
Completed in 1935, the Armoury at Fort York in Toronto follows the traditional programme for Canada’s armouries but combines
May 11, 2026
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Gauvreau, Paul
The roof of the Fort York Armoury is a barrel vault constructed entirely of wood. Its parabolic shape enables
May 11, 2026
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Guy, St-Denis
Anyone familiar with the War of 1812 will surely recognize the portrait below of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812).
May 11, 2026
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Fiona, Lucas
Many military historians point out that an officers’ mess establishment is a social organization. Although much is known about
May 11, 2026
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Otto, Stephen
In the last issue of Fife and Drum it was said that Henry Ross was born on his father’s
May 11, 2026
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David, Spittal
Curator’s Choice: David Spittal on Wedgwood’s Botanical Dinnerware One of the artifacts most frequently found in archaeological excavations at
May 11, 2026
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Kevin, Plummer
The new Visitor Centre is bound to give Fort York a higher profile within the city. Prominent signage and
May 11, 2026
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Hebib, Kevin
The history of the Fort York Guard extends over several decades and through various incarnations. A full narrative could
May 11, 2026
by
Otto, Stephen
Few North American cities can boast, as can Toronto, the remarkable fact that seven of its eight oldest buildings
May 11, 2026
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Malcomson, Robert
By 1 pm on Tuesday, 27 April 1813, the American force attacking York had victory within its grasp. And
May 11, 2026
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Andrew, Stewart
Fort York National Historic Site encompasses 43 acres of structural foundations, earthworks, burials, and a battlefield. The structures built,
The two colours (or flags) of the Third Regiment of York Militia, exhibited at St James’ Cathedral for many
