Provenance
What transforms an old sword, a clock, or a pepperbox pistol into a museum artifact? The answer is provenance—the documented history of an object’s origin, ownership, and journey through time. Each article in this collection investigates the stories behind remarkable artifacts, connecting them to the people, places, and events that shaped Sunderland’s history and beyond.
William Bagshaw’s Sword
Right Whole Sword Right Markings Left Whole Sword Left Markings PDFs Jim Bagshaw did on-line...
Upper Canada Crown Patent (Land Grant) issued under King William IV
William Bagshaw was born on February 13, 1783 in Alstonefield, England. He entered the...
The Bagshaw Collection
Explore artifacts connected to the Bagshaw family, among the first settlers of Brock Township. Housed...
Jesse Gillis’ Unusual Items
Our speaker at the June 2, 2026 meeting was Jesse Gillis. Kuman Thong (Thailand) One...
George Arthur Welsh
The museum houses a detailed collection of pictures and documents detailing the life of this...
Bagshaw clock back in Sunderland after 186 years
COMMUNITY Sep 09, 2010 by Scott Howard Peterborough This Week Sunderland and District Historical Society...
A Gun That Never Saw Waterloo
For four generations, the most cherished possession of the Bagshaw family of Brock Township was...