This illustrated history portrays one of England's most historically
significant cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Bradford's past and
highlights the special character of some of its most important historic
sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a
unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and
documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and local
history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the
present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches
to cinemas and seaside resorts. These unique images are complemented by
selections from the author's archive. Historic England: Bradford shows
the city as it once was, from its streets and alleyways to the
magnificent City Hall, and from the impressive neoclassical buildings of
Little Germany to the perfectly preserved Victorian planned village of
Saltaire. Bradford was an international centre of textile manufacture,
particularly worsted. Today, it has been transformed into a centre of
education and innovation, as well as a burgeoning tourist destination,
becoming the first UNESCO City of Film with attractions such as the
National Media Museum, Bradford City Park, the Alhambra Theatre and
Cartwright Hall. This book helps you discover the remarkable history of
this West Yorkshire city.
