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Bradford Canada's Vegetable Industry pin

CA BWGPL AR-Pin-2016-07-25-12
Unidad documental simple
2016

Parte deLocal History Artifacts

Metal pin highlighting Bradford's vegetable industry.

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Bradford Turnip and Carrot pin

CA BWGPL AR-Pin-2016-07-25-13
Unidad documental simple
2016

Parte deLocal History Artifacts

Metal pin featuring carrot and turnip, two products of the Holland Marsh.

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The history of Ansnorveld

CA BWGPL LHC-Rura-2016-09-12-13
Unidad documental simple
1994-02-23

Parte deLocal History Collection

"The story of Ansnorveld began in 1928, when Peter Rol and his family arrived in Bradford from Holland. An experienced farmer, Rol was soon working on the land here, also. He learned to speak English by attending services in the Presbyterian church, and he learned to read English by reading comic strips. The language problem being resolved, the industrious family had, by 1930, opened up its own market where the Rol produce was sold. ..."

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Farm land from Bridge Street

CA BWGPL LHC-TownBWG-Muni-BWGCol-2016-10-25-17
Unidad documental simple
1989-1992

Parte deLocal History Collection

View of the farm land north of Bridge Street. This land is known as John Dissette's farm from the early 1900s

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It's Carrot Fest time

CA BWGPL LHC-Event-Carr-2016-12-27-01
Unidad documental simple
2015-08-13

Parte deLocal History Collection

"Celebrate our farming heritage at Carrot Fest.

It looks like warm weather will shine down on the 17th annual BWG Carrot Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury, set to occupy the town's downtown core for a weekend of fun." ...

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Hooray for Carrot Fest

CA BWGPL LHC-Event-Carr-2016-12-27-02
Unidad documental simple
2015-08-20

Parte deLocal History Collection

"The annual Carrot Fest had something for everyone, including a flash mob choreographed by Shelby Thoms."

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Carrot Fest represents Bradford's farming heritage

CA BWGPL LHC-Event-Carr-2016-12-27-03
Unidad documental simple
2014-08-14

Parte deLocal History Collection

"Dubbed the world's greatest carrot festival, the premier downtown Bradford event returned to the streets for a 16th time Saturday. Carrot Fest will close Holland Street in downtown for the day to make way for a myriad of activities, while more fun will also be had in other parts of the downtown and the municipality, such as a midway all weekend long at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd." ...

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