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Knitting away: Clarence Brooks, 86, started knitting after he retired and has made many items for perpetual Bazaar, a Brampton store run by seniors
Knitting away: Clarence Brooks, 86, started knitting after he retired and has made many items for perpetual Bazaar, a Brampton store run by seniors

Knitting away: Clarence Brooks, 86, started knitting after he retired and has made many items for perpetual Bazaar, a Brampton store run by seniors

Date12/31/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Knitting away: Clarence Brooks; 86; started knitting after he retired and has made many items for perpetual Bazaar; a Brampton store run by seniors.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024485F
Many memories: Dr. Clarence Edwin Brooks, 101, a resident at Thorncliffe Central Park Lodge, remembers when Yonge St. was a dirt road of isolated vill(...)
Many memories: Dr. Clarence Edwin Brooks, 101, a resident at Thorncliffe Central Park Lodge, remembers when Yonge St. was a dirt road of isolated vill(...)
9/1/1987
To be a knitting plant. The photograph is of 47-49 Bathurst St., which has been sold by the American Hat Frame Manufacturing Co. to Ideal Knitting Mil(...)
To be a knitting plant. The photograph is of 47-49 Bathurst St., which has been sold by the American Hat Frame Manufacturing Co. to Ideal Knitting Mil(...)
5/15/1929
Old-fashioned country store in Ballinafad, a village of 200 persons 10 miles north of Georgetown, has so many items for sale there's barely room for M(...)
Old-fashioned country store in Ballinafad, a village of 200 persons 10 miles north of Georgetown, has so many items for sale there's barely room for M(...)
7/8/1971
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
2/18/1977
New technique: Dr. Hartley Miltchin says he has good news for those who suffer from foot ailments. A new technique called Minimal Incision Surgery corrects foot problems, which afflict many seniors, with fewer after-effects than conventional surgery.
New technique: Dr. Hartley Miltchin says he has good news for those who suffer from foot ailments. A new technique called Minimal Incision Surgery corrects foot problems, which afflict many seniors, with fewer after-effects than conventional surgery.
3/15/1985
Knitters Under 16 may enter The Star Weekly Knitting Contest, which has a special class for such contestants
Knitters Under 16 may enter The Star Weekly Knitting Contest, which has a special class for such contestants
11/15/1941
young lady is seven-year-old Alene Kamins of to, youngest competitor, who has been knitting for year and the mittens she entered do her credit. Alene (...)
young lady is seven-year-old Alene Kamins of to, youngest competitor, who has been knitting for year and the mittens she entered do her credit. Alene (...)
1/17/1942
Before and after. Architect A. J. Diamond stands on the rooftop of Berkeley Castle, which he converted to offices. The building, shown unrenovated, housed Toronto's Toronto's first knitting mill
Before and after. Architect A. J. Diamond stands on the rooftop of Berkeley Castle, which he converted to offices. The building, shown unrenovated, housed Toronto's Toronto's first knitting mill
7/16/1985
Swinging away: Bob Breen of Brampton is starting his competitive golf career all over again on the lucrative PGA seniors golf tour after reaching the age of 50
Swinging away: Bob Breen of Brampton is starting his competitive golf career all over again on the lucrative PGA seniors golf tour after reaching the age of 50
7/20/1990
Fur fashions: Textile artist Paula Lishman models a cape made by knitting fur, which means the fur is inside as well
Fur fashions: Textile artist Paula Lishman models a cape made by knitting fur, which means the fur is inside as well
1/12/1982
Knight spins a short yarn. Gad sir! What are Knights in shining armor coming to-knitting a tea cosy, yet! Yes, Knitting is for real, but blood streami(...)
Knight spins a short yarn. Gad sir! What are Knights in shining armor coming to-knitting a tea cosy, yet! Yes, Knitting is for real, but blood streami(...)
9/13/1978
Still going strong at 72, tap-dancer Harold Brillinger is teaching a Seniors Dance Appreciation course at Ryerson
Still going strong at 72, tap-dancer Harold Brillinger is teaching a Seniors Dance Appreciation course at Ryerson
4/24/1986