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Ansnorveld Public School

This is the opening of Ansnorveld Public School in September of 1935. The first teacher was Miss. Aileen Nolan. In 1957 Mr. Dan Blake of Bradford was the main instructor.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bond Head Methodist Church ruins

The third Bond Head Methodist Church after it was destroyed by fire. The fire began in a nearby garage owned by William Jardine. Residents formed a bucket brigade to put out the blaze.

Bond Head Methodist Church Stained glass window

Bond Head Methodist Church - stain glass window in memory of John Wilcox and Edward Jeffs.

John Wilcox was a pioneer of Tecumseth Township, arriving in 1855 from Cuba (where he worked in mine structure support). He was born in Chyandour, Cornwall, England on April 22, 1827, and apprenticed as an architect and carpenter. He was sent to Cuba in 1848 to work. In Canada, he married Ann Proctor with whom he had 5 children. John helped the town build roads and bridges, and promoted the Wesleyan Methodist Church in its early days.

Bond Head Presbyterian Church

Interior view of the Bond Head Presbyterian Church. If you have any additional information about this photo please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

Bond Head Public School Class Photo 1896

Bond Head Public School. Teacher was Miss Taylor. Back of photo reads, "Mrs. Kathleen Watt, 1580 Bathurst St. Apt. 23, Toronto." Kathleen Smith Watt is in the back row. Annie Smith Tomlin is the fifth person from the left in the second row.

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