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Photograph of the Auld Kirk on the 6th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Photo taken in June 2016.
Peter Wilson
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Photograph of the Auld Kirk on the 6th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Photo taken in June 2016.
Peter Wilson
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In 1823, John Garbutt, an early magistrate in the township, settled on the north half of lot 10 con. 12. Around him came others to form a small community. An early school was replaced by a brick one in 188 which still stands today as a private residence. The school has hosted dances, parties, concerts and anniversaries over the years. A nearby burial pit provides evidence of a significant historical battle in pre-settlement times. circa 1823
Peter Wilson
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Mount Pleasant, aka Botchtown;
Mount Pleasant was the name Gilbert Robinson chose for his stately home on the north half of lot 15 con. 8 in West Gwillimbury. The name spilled over to the adjacent hamlet that grew up at the corner of the 9th line and the Penetang Road (Yonge Street), comprised of a blacksmith shop, hotel, general store, gas station and a school. Nearby a Wesleyan Methodist church, a brickyard, and grist mill and saw mills owned by Mark Scanlon and John Thorpe. South of the hamlet, a hillside spring provided refreshment for weary travellers, man and beast.
circa 1840
Amanda Gallagher
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"In loving memory of my grandparents Andrew Bell 1827-1912 and his wife Sarah Balmer 1823-1898, Erected by Balmer Neilly"
Plaque at the gate of St John's Presbyterian Church in Coulson's Hill
Amanda Gallagher
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Back Row: Bertha Langford (nee Pettit), Keith Langford. Front Row: William Langford, Stewart Langford.
Ella Langford
Township of West Gwillimbury brass pin
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Brass metal pin of the Township of West Gwillimbury's crest.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Turnip and Carrot pin
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Metal pin featuring carrot and turnip, two products of the Holland Marsh.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Model School dish - side profile
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Side profile of the Bradford Model School porcelain dish
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Town of Bradford Crest sticker
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Sticker of the Town of Bradford crest from the Bradford West Gwillimbury 25th anniversary of amalgamation display exhibit
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Commemorative spoon head detail.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library