Local History Websites – Northumberland History
The Sinking of the Speedy– the disappearance of a schooner that changed Upper Canada's history
William Johnston – the Pirate of the 1000 Islands
Cobourg's History – an overview from settlement to today
Northumberland Militia – The local militia during the War of 1812
Catherine Parr Traill – noted local author with her background and her view on Cobourg
James Calcutt senior – notable brewer and target of assassination in Cobourg
James Calcutt senior – another webpage on the above person with additional information
James Calcutt senior – it's a great story so it deserves another webpage
Victoria College – a history of the college/university in Cobourg
Joseph Scriven – author of noted hymn “What a Friend we have in Jesus”, and victim of a mysterious death
Archibald Lampman – the poet of Gores Landing
Cobourg-Peterborough Railway – the failed venture that doomed Cobourg's rise to power
Dr. William King – murderer who was executed in Cobourg's last public hanging
Cobourg Concert Hall – Victoria Hall's impressive room
The American Colony – Cobourg's elite during the late 19th century and early 20th century
The American Colony – a further history of the American tourists who called Cobourg home
The Currie Libel Trial – General Arthur Currie on national trial in Victoria Hall courthouse
The Currie Libel Trial – another webpage which details the trial
The Great Farini – famed tightrope walker from near Port Hope
Weird Willy – the truth behind legend and the legends
Notable Local Rumrunners – the illegal liquor trade during Prohibition and local links
Marie Dressler – noted local actress and Charlie Chaplin's co-star
Lenah Fisher – notable local politican and restorer of Victoria Hall
Dr. Leeson – noted local doctor and coroner
Ghost walk in Cobourg – guide to many of Cobourg's haunted places
The Origin of Cobourg's street names – explanation of where those familiar street names come from
History of 368 King Street West – a noted local house