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Letter from Julia Munro, MPP for York-Simcoe, addressed to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. It was sent to mark the grand-opening and dedication ceremony of the newly built BWGPL.

Letter from Peter Van Loan, MP for York-Simcoe, addressed to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. It was sent to mark the grand-opening and dedication ceremony of the newly built BWGPL.

"Bradford's Salad Queen Irene Schreiber will be on hand for activities."

Gold covered book, with blue writing on cover. Printed for the centennial anniversary of Bradford in 1957.

Bradford's Centennial Parade, August 1957.

Article about the preparation for Bradford's centennial celebrations in 1957, including a bit of history on Bradford and the Holland Marsh.

Celebration invitation for the Bradford West Gwillimbury 25th anniversary of amalgamation on January 10th, 2016.

The Bradford Legion Branch 521 celebrated its 25th anniversary last Saturday night. About 75 people were on hand at the Legion building for the festivities. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 25 year pins to original members of the branch who are still involved. Ten men received the 25 year pins. The pins were presented by Zone Commander Ralph Newell and master of ceremonies, Bert MacGregor of Aurora. Reeve Orville Hughes of West Gwillimbury and Reeve Art Turner of Bradford congratulated the Orville Hand Branch on its anniversary. The branch is named after Mr. Hand, one of the active early members.

Newspaper photo of two women, Joan and Mary Holancin, crouched in front of a sign reading "Bradford: The Heart of Canada's Vegetable Industry" with a second sign below it reading "Centennial - Celebrating 100 Years of Progress 1857 - 1957." Part of the centennial festivities was the opening of the district community centre for which residents contributed close to $100,000. The most popular sport in village community at the time was hockey, and the village acquired a new team that year.

Programme for Bradford's Centennial events, held from Sunday August 4 to Wednesday, August 7, 1957.