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Large Wesleyan Methodist Bible, printed in 1857, bound in a black embossed leather cover. A handwritten inscription inside reads "Presented by John Lancaster to the trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Congregation Bradford on the occasion of the opening of their new Church" dated "Bradford January 18--" (corner is torn off). Inside is an insert noting an announcement from M. Rutherford and containing information on the Provincial Sunday School Convention. Another insert appears to be a handwritten programme of service. Some pencil markings inside, including Psalm 80:13 written in at the end of the Old Testament. Revelations is missing.

This was the Bible presented to the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Bradford (later the Bradford United Church) by local preacher John Lancaster at the opening and dedication of the Church on January 15, 1865.

Copy of the Book of Psalms, containing a handwritten inscription written in pen at the front, reading: "Choir, Bradford Methodist Church." The book's cover is made of paper and cloth, with the title pressed into the front cover.

An envelope to hold monetary donations to the Educational Society of the Methodist Church. The envelope is sealed but unsigned. It was stapled to a piece of paper with a printed label reading "PROBABLY TURN OF THE CENTURY" as part of a display inside of the Bradford United Church.

Copy of a typewritten list of events related to the history of the Bradford United Church from 1872-1898, titled "HIGH-LIGHTS OF THE FOLLOWING YEARS."

Black and white photocopy of the Bradford United Church Deed dated 1870. The deed transfers ownership of part of the south half of Lot 15, Concession 7 from Robert Parker and Sarah Parker to the Trustees of the Bradford Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Arrived with a handwritten sticky note from Bob Evans identifying it, dated May 29 2015.

Typed document explaining the role and responsibilities of the Congregational Board of the Bradford United Church, sub-committees, and their members. Handwriting in pen on the first page dates the document to 1983.

Typed annual report for the Bradford United Church for the year 1982.

Round wooden tray with metal handle, wooden lid, three legs. Contains 35 communion cups - some cut angularly and some cut smooth. Each cup fits into a hole lined with fabric in the tray. the metal plate on the tray has an inscription that reads: "Toronto, Ont. -- LePage Individual Communion Cup Co. U.S. Pat. Nov. 5, 95. Can. Pat. Jan. 21, 96. -- Canada"

List of items donated to the Bradford United Church along with the names of the donors, the years they were donated, and the events or people they were donated in honour of. Dates of donations included in the list range from 1937-1999. The first four pages include a decorative border.

Framed photograph of Rev. Dan. Norman and his wife, Mrs. Norman. Rev. Norman was a missionary in Japan, whose missionary trips were funded in part by Methodist Congregations in Bradford. He sometimes sent letters or gave presentations in the area about his work in Japan.

Writing on the back of the frame in green is partially rubbed off, with the illegible words replaced in pencil. It reads: "Rev Mr. Norman visited Schomberg in 1924 and was entertained by Mr. + Mrs. Skinner. His last visit." Additional writing underneath in pencil reads: "PICTURE OF:- REV. DAN. NORMAN & HIS WIFE, MISSIONARY TO JAPAN. SUPPORTED BY THE EPWORTH LEAGUES OF THE BRADFORD DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH. (IN WHICH SCHOMBERG METHODIST CHURCH HAD A LARGE PART.)."