The History of Workers in the Don Valley

Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre

Location: 67 Pottery Road

Date: Sunday 29 September at 2 pm

Way back in the early 19th century, a tiny industrial community grew up on the east bank of the Don River, the village of Todmorden Mills. It once included a lumber mill, a paper mill, a brewery, and homes for working people. Nearby was the Don Valley Brick Works. Today the City of Toronto runs a museum and arts centre on the site. TWHP has arranged for a special tour of the historic buildings, which hold fascinating histories of workers in the valley.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER. The museum needs to know how many people to expect.

GETTING THERE:

You can drive or ride your bicycle there and park your vehicle.

Coming by TTC?

1. Take the subway to Broadview Station.
2. Get on any bus (not a streetcar).
3. Get off at Mortimer/Pottery Rd. (at Dairy Queen).
4. Turn left and walk down Pottery Road.

*Please note that Pottery Road turns into a fairly steep hill at Broadview and can pose varying degrees of difficulty for individuals.

Walking down and returning up to the bus stop takes about ten minutes each way.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RIDE FROM THE SUBWAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU REGISTER.