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A Pictorial History of Warkworth, dedicated to early photographer Tudor Collins, has been published, providing a photographic record of the town and some of the events that shaped it.
The book contains more than 300 photographs, compiled by Mahurangi resident Bryan Jackson.
There are shots of early settlers, early buildings, the Kapanui tragedy, weddings, sports, roading issues, the great fire 1931, Americans in Warkworth, the Jane Gifford, the Queen’s visit, debutante balls, last year’s 170th anniversary celebrations and drone footage of Warkworth today.
Many of the photos were contributed by local residents from their own collections. Jackson thanked the following for their support – Auckland City Libraries, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Alexander Turnbull Library, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Albertland Heritage Museum, Mahurangi College, BNZ and Mahurangi Matters.
The book is available from Paperplus in Warkworth and the Information Centre in Baxter Street.
Book Giveaway
Mahurangi Matters has a copy of Jackson’s book to give away. Email editor@localmatters.co.nz by April 26, with Warkworth in Pictures in the subject line, to be in the draw.
