Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Doug White giving his address at the official unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe Statue in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
This commemorative plaque stands beside the Elizabeth Simcoe Statue, erected by the Gwillim Group with help from sculptor Brenda Wainman Goulet on the corner of John and Barrie Streets in Bradford.
Plaque displayed at the Elizabeth Gwillim Statue, on the corner of John and Barrie Streets in Bradford, giving recognition to all those who helped to fund the project.
Greetings from the Government of Canada given by the Honourable Peter Van Loan, MP York Simcoe at the official unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe Statue in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Nina Burnham, an Elder of the Six Nations blessing the commemorative statue of Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe at the official unveiling ceremony in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
On August 24, 1793 the cannons were fired and Toronto renamed York to recognize the victory by the Duke of York over the French in Europe. Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe's note reads: "There were a party of Ojibway Indians here, who appeared much pleased with the firing. One of them names "Great Sail" took Francis in his arms and was much please to find that the child was not afraid, but delighted with the sound." This painting was done by C.W. Jeffreys from Imperial Oil Ltd.
Lieutenant Governor Onley's wife Ruth Ann looking at a former Lieutenant Governor's wife; Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe in the form of her commemorative statue at the official unveiling in Bradford West Gwillimbury.