Attawandaron: Hamilton's Publisher

Attawandaron is a small press based in Hamilton, Canada. We focus on quality books of local interest.

Feature Book

Hamilton: Weird and Wonderful

By Bill King

In Hamilton: Weird and Wonderful, Bill King shares stories reflecting lighter, less-known and overlooked aspects of local history. The book is planned as Volume One in a series.

Weird and Wonderful contains over 100 photos, many in colour.  Photographer Micheal Heinhold worked closely with Bill to bring the past alive by linking historical placed and events with the city today. In addition, book contains archival photos and other illustrations.

Further information, please contact
wm.king4@gmail.com

Featuring

Micheal Heinhold
Photographer

Published Date

November 20th, 2024

Featured

Over 100
Photographs

Bill King talks about Hamilton’s Stone Age …

What Hamilton readers say about Bill King:

Testimonial BO

" Whether it be the mundane or the sublime, Bill King most always has an explanation, an interesting fact, or a great story to tell. … Bill has continued the tireless efforts of the league of Hamilton historians and kept Hamilton's history alive!"

Brian O.

Testimonial BM

“An entertaining and knowledgeable author.”

Barb M.

Testimonial AV

“… a charming and informative raconteur.”

Ashley V.

Testimonial MW

“Bill takes the time to see both sides of the history he writes about. With his hands-on, action-based approach, he is able to write in many formats — sometimes personal, sometimes objective and fact-based, but nonetheless entertaining and educational. Bill shows his true love of local history by walking you through the stories, not just telling you where to get a map!”

Mary W.

Testimonial SM

“Bill King is a local treasure. He has tirelessly led Downtown Hamilton Walking Tours . The walks are not only educational, but fun, reflecting Bill’s quirky sense of humour and rich understanding of Hamilton’s history, often through an architectural context. My favourite book of Bill’s is Hamilton’s Stone Age …. I can’t wait to get my hands on his next book, Hamilton: Weird & Wonderful.”

Susan M.

Testimonial NG

“If you live in Hamilton and haven’t heard of Bill King yet, do yourself a favour and look him up. You’ll get a wealth of information about this great city and so many great stories to share and pass along. He’s interesting and knowledgeable.”

Natasha G.

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Feature Book

Feature Book Information

Hamilton’s Stone Age By Bill King

Published: September 20, 2023
Further information, please contact
wm.king4@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Metal Detecting Museum

Saturday January 28, 2023
See an amazing collection of relics and coins found in Hamilton.  With Mike “Relics” Guarascia and Gary Wright.

R.H.L.I Building, 1353 Barton St E

For further information, please contact Bill King at wm.king4@gmail.com

Downtown Hamilton Walking Tours

Bill King's Historic Hamilton Tours

Returns in 2025!
Meet at King & John streets | Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. | Free to all!

2025

Dates Coming Soon!
Free History Tours in Hamilton

May 26

The Golden Age of Stone
Architectural treasures featured in Bill King’s book, Hamilton’s Stone Age.

Sponsored by Attawandaron: Hamilton’s Publisher.
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