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Scanlon is on of the best

Article on Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.

Bradford Today

The great fire

Article of brief history on the Great Fire of Bradford (1871). Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.

Bradford Today

The pioneers were eager for education

Article about early settlement in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. It also touches on the early education systems in this area. Scanned from a donation of the Bradford Today supplement to the Bradford Witness.

Brian Davis

Land Registry Collection

The Library archives holds copies of land registries for many of the properties in Concessions 1 - 15 of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Lions Club Library Plaque

A wood and metal plaque. It reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

Bradford Lions Club

Official Opening - Lions Club Plaque

Bradford Lions Club President Lawrence Sturdy presents Bradford Public Library Librarian Adrienne Price with a plaque to be hung at the library in recognition of the Lions Club's donation to the Library Local History Room. Presented at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

The plaque reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Official Opening - George Jackson

Bradford resident George Jackson speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Official Opening - Dedication Plaque Unveiling

Unveiling of library dedication plaques by Susan Faria and Harvey Curry at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Official Opening - Dedication Plaques

Unveiling of library dedication plaques by Susan Faria and Harvey Curry at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Darling, Margaret Audio

Audio of an interview with Margaret Darling on November 1, 1990. George Jackson, Ken Wood, Joe Saint, Ruth Melbourne and June Chambers are present for the interview. Margaret discusses her childhood and family. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives

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