Description : Don't forget to order your copy of Governor Simcoe Slept Here, the History of West Gwillimbury Township. The 2-volume history, 900 pages filled with information on 470 families and crammed with photographs, can be ordered for only $55 prior to the Book Launch on December 15th; $65 per copy afterwards. Cheques should be made payable to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association. The official book launch is scheduled for December 15th, 2 p.m. at St. John Presbyterian Church, at the 8th Line and 10 Sideroad - just in time for Christmas.
This edition of the Bradford Witness is located in the Local History Room, and is in particular a very noteworthy edition. The printing of this edition included many photographs of local businessmen, houses, storefronts, churches, and of the main streets. It also included mini-biographical articles of the people included, acting as a local history gold-mine for Bradford's early 1900s. We have included some of these photographs and articles here, though a full copy of the text and photographs was reorganized thematically by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Historical Society in 1997.
"Bradford celebrates its 150th Anniversary in 2007. While some suggest that the celebration doesn't concern the Township area, the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association has a different take on the matter. The Association points out that the relationship between Bradford and the Township of West Gwillimbury has always been strong, predating incorporation..."
Audio of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Audio and summary of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Summary of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Audio of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Audio and summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
