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Official Opening - Dedication Plaques
Part of Local History Collection
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 - George Jackson
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the Village Inn Hotel on the southeast corner of Holland Street and Simcoe Road. The Village Inn exterior was renovated in the 2000s, and has been in operation since the early 1900s.
Some of the resources available for research at the Library. These can be used to aid in genealogical, ancestral and general research.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
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
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Miriam Swan by Joe Saint. They discuss the Jeff's Homestead, which is Miriam's home, and the Strafford's home.
Joe Saint
Saint, Joe MP3 (#2) - On the Selby Cemetery
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mr. Joe Saint by Miriam Swan on the Selby Cemetery and various other cemeteries in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Discussion includes the family history of the Selby Cemetery, and on Coulson's Hill cemetery,
Joe Saint
Saint, Joe MP3 (#1) - On Moore Street
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mr. Joe Saint describing what Moore Street used to look like in the 1920’s in regards to houses and churches.
George Jackson
Part of Oral History Collection
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.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Church, Gord Summary Interview One
Part of Oral History Collection
Summary of Gord Church's first interview on January 28, 1995. He and George Jackson discuss the harvesting and use of Marsh Hay. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives