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Collection of items that can be found in the Local History and Archives rooms, either in physical or digital form. Collection includes documents, maps, photographs and items relating to the Bradford West Gwillimbury area's local history.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Proposed Pastoral Charge Structure
Part of Local History Collection
Typed document outlining a proposed organizational structure for the Bradford and Holland Landing pastoral charge with explanations of the responsibilities of each committee. The name "Stan Cairns" is handwritten in blue ballpoint pen underneath the typed words "Lay Delegate" on the second page.
Bradford United Church
Part of Local History Collection
Contains various miscellaneous photographs in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library archives relating to Bradford's local history
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Picture of the Emity May Anchor in Anchor Park, Holland Landing. This anchor was made in England and was being transported to Lake Huron during the War of 1812. When the war ended the achor was no longer needed and it was abandoned in what is now Anchor Park.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Another view of the anchor from the Emily May, on display in Anchor Park in Holland Landing.
Looking Back Over the Century - Holland Landing
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of Holland Landing is the topic.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Contains articles on the accidental deaths within the Bradford and West Gwillimbury area
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Woman Loses Arm in Automobile Accident
Part of Local History Collection
"Miss Alida Hill, of 160 Macphedson Ave., Toronto, was critically injured in an auto accident Saturday afternoon when the car in which she was a passenger failed to negotiate the curve at the foot of Holland Landing hill, climbed an embankment and then rolled on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the car, Miss Dora Pepler, 19 Kendall Ave., Toronto, escaped injuries. The injured woman was removed to York County Hospital, Newmarket, where it was found necessary to amputate her right arm. She also suffered from shock. The car is badly wrecked."
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library