“Ontario’s Port Hope – A Cultural Story”
by Bruce Bowden and Nigel Dickson
Join us for Bruce and Nigel’s book launch.
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Location: St. Mark’s Church Hall, 51 King St, Port Hope
Tea, coffee & sweets. A representative of Furby House Books will be there and the book will be available for sale by cash or credit card ($65).
BRUCE BOWDEN
While residing in Port Hope, Bruce has been an active Board member in several cultural organizations, including the Architecture Conservancy of Ontario, Port Hope. His university career began teaching Canadian History at Concordia University in Montreal, then combined university administrative roles and seminar teaching at the University of Western Ontario in London, and at Trinity College in the University of Toronto. He was Trinity College’s Registrar for twenty years. While at Western, he was the curriculum designer and coordinator for its innovative MA programme in Public History.
NIGEL DICKSON
Nigel’s work in Canada expanded with the opening of his own studio in 1979, five years after he arrived in Toronto. An award-winning photographer with many prominent magazines and newspapers, Nigel is particularly known for his work in portraiture. These images have been seen in major exhibitions, including a feature exhibit at the ROM, and in three publications, including his own book, Stand Still, published by Key Porter in 2007. Today, while residing in Port Hope, Nigel is emphasizing Art Photography.
For further information: ontariosporthope.ca Email: ontariosporthope@gmail.com
Supported by ACO Port Hope, Friends of the Library (Port Hope) and the St. Mark’s Heritage Foundation.