Newmarket History

The 1837 Rebellion; Robert Simpson


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The first half of this week's episode explores how Newmarket residents sparked the 1837 rebellion of Upper Canada. Learn how a group of frustrated local farmers resorted to arms to change the country of Canada forever. In the second half, it's the story of Simpsons's Department Store and its humble beginnings in Newmarket. Discover how Robert Simpson grew his store into one of the most famous department stores in Canada's history. 

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Newmarket HistoryBy Connor Lamont