Bradford Collection

Old Map of Bradford 1851 by John Tallis
In this John Tallis 1851 map of Bradford in west Yorkshire the railways are now well established, buildings now stretch out from the centre of Bradford along the main artery roads

Hewenden Viaduct, Yorkshire
Retired farmer Tom Ackroyd mends a dry stone wall on his farm in the Hewenden Valley, near Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. In the distance is the Hewenden Viaduct

Darley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England Date: circa 1907

SALTAIRE - 1909
Gordon Terrace, Saltaire, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire

Bradford Cathedral, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bradford Cathedral (formerly St. Peters Parish Church), Bradford, West Yorkshire Date: circa 1907

Saltaire, model textile factory and town near Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Founded by Titus Salt (1803-1776) in 1851. Shops, library, etc

Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, showing the Footshape Works where the boots and shoes are made, with addresses of branches below, in London, Bradford, Brighton and Leicester

Bradford Market Street
Market Street, Bradford, Yorkshire

Titus Salt, English textile manufacturer
Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876), English textile manufacturer and social reformer. Salt took over the running of his fathers textile mill in Bradford in 1833

Old wool mills, west of the city, looking south from Manningham area, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Town Hall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A pensive John Schlesinger on the set of Billy Liar (1963)
John Schlesinger sits on a chair in Undercliffe cemetery, Bradford, during the filming of his film Billy Liar in 1963

Great Central Railway: excursions to Nottingham Goose Fair, 1901
Also English League football matches (Notts County v Bradford City and Middlesbrough; and Nottingham and District Fanciers Societys poultry, Pigeon etc)

Bradford City Park and Garden of Light Display in Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The new coffee tavern at Bradford
Interior and exterior views of the new coffee tavern in Bradford, inaugurated by W. E Forster, M.P in 1879. The Coffee Tavern movement was a Victorian effort to get people out of pubs

Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine (1880-1977) visiting an engineering works in Bradford, Yorkshire

Theatre Royal, Manningham Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
The elegant front of the Theatre Royal, Manningham Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire - formerly - The Royal Alexandra Theatre and later The Theatre Royal Picture House. Demolished in 1990

Bradford
July 1921: Forster Square in Bradford, Yorkshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dressing frame in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

2 MEN CANOEING 1960S
J. Campbell and P.L. Pye race through rough water during the twelve-mile Bradford-Avon competition. Date: 1960s

Black and white cat in backstreet, Bradford, Yorkshire
A black and white cat sits on the flagstones in a back street in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C. 1900
Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

Furniture Exhibition
Poster for an Exhibition of Textiles and Furniture designed by students of Bradford School of Arts & Crafts (1 of 2)

Child Labour
Girl spinning wool at Fosters mill, Bradford, Yorkshire, England

The Exchange, Bradford (b / w photo)
3631931 The Exchange, Bradford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Bradford)

Saltaire works, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford, Yorkshire

Shann Lane & Spring Gardens, Keighley, Yorkshire
Shann Lane & Spring Gardens, Keighley, near Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1930s

Bradford Football Club, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Tram Car Smash - Church Bank, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Football after dark: a match on the first association ground
Playing with a specially made white chrome ball, lit by powerful electric lamps on thirty masts: ladies football teams on the Burnley cricket club ground during a match

WILLIAM BRADFORD (1755-1795). American lawyer. Aquatint, American, 1857

Bristol City's Scott Wagstaff Scores the Opener: Bristol City vs Bradford City, Sky Bet League One, 2013
Bristol Citys Scott Wagstaff celebrates his goal - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 03/08/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bradford City - Sky Bet League

NEW YORK MAP, 1730. The Bradford Map or Lyne Survey of 1730. Line engraving, 1731

Wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire
Scene at a wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire -- drawing wool at Fosters Mill

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Bradford Town Hall 1870S
Bradford Town Hall, opened in 1873 and designed by the architects Lockwood and Mawson. It shows the popular gothic style of the time

Industry / Textiles / Wool
Weaving at John Fosters mill, Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Yorkshire County Road Map
A detailed map of the glorious county of Yorkshire in England covering the entire of the Three Ridings. Derived from high quality Collins Bartholomew map data showing larger villages

Celebrating the Goal: Jones and Yeates Rejoice with Nahki Wells after Scoring for Bradford City against Bristol City
Bradford Citys Gary Jones celebrates Nahki Wells goal with Mark Yeates - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 03/08/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bradford

Bristol City vs Bradford City: A Football Rivalry at Ashton Gate (August 2013)
Ashton Gate, the dolman stand - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 03/08/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bradford City - Sky Bet League One

Bristol City's Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Scores the Opener: Bristol City vs. Bradford City, Sky Bet League One, 2013
Bristol Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas celebrates his goal - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 03/08/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bradford City - Sky Bet

Bristol City Celebrate Jay Emmanuel-Thomas's Goal Against Bradford City, August 2013
Bristol Citys Scott Wagstaff celebrates Bristol Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas goal with Bristol Citys Sam Baldock - Photo mandatory by-line

Bristol City V Bradford City 030813
Bristol Citys Scott Wagstaff celebrates his goal - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 03/08/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bradford City - Sky Bet League

British Politician, Edward Mall, 1874
1574512 British Politician, Edward Mall, 1874; (add.info.: Edward Miall (1809-1881) British politician, Editor of ''The onconformist'' Member of Parliament for Bradford

A woodcut engraving depicting Bradford's hydrostatic instrument for measuring the specific gravity
5311321 A woodcut engraving depicting Bradford's hydrostatic instrument for measuring the specific gravity and therefore the purity, of a coin

The Saltaire; model textile factory, 1850
3480174 The Saltaire; model textile factory, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Saltaire; model textile factory founded by Titus Salt (1803-1876)

The New Town Hall in Bradford, 1870 (engraving)
1575673 The New Town Hall in Bradford, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the new town hall in Bradford. Known as Bradford City Hall, the building is a Grade I listed)

Isaac Holden & Sons' Alston, Bradford, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863945 Isaac Holden & Sons' Alston, Bradford, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Isaac Holden & Sons' Alston wool combing works, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, c1880)

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Discover the rich history and charm of Bradford, West Yorkshire. 🏰🌳 Step back in time with the Old Map 1851 by John Tallis, a fascinating glimpse into the city's past. Marvel at the impressive Hewenden Viaduct, a true engineering marvel that spans across Yorkshire's picturesque landscapes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant textile industry that once thrived here, as depicted in the Brochure illustration by W Barratt & Co Ltd. Explore iconic landmarks like Bradford Cathedral, an architectural gem nestled within this bustling city. Stroll along Darley Street, soaking up its lively atmosphere and witnessing modern-day life blend seamlessly with historical surroundings. Indulge your senses at Bradford Market Street, where local flavors and treasures await around every corner. Venture to Saltaire - a model textile factory and town founded by Titus Salt - where you can experience firsthand how industrialization shaped communities. Take in breathtaking views from old wool mills west of the city; their grandeur is truly awe-inspiring. Admire the majestic Town Hall standing tall as a symbol of civic pride. And did you know? The legendary filmmaker John Schlesinger found inspiration on these very streets while filming Billy Liar (1963). Transport yourself to another era with Great Central Railway: excursions to Nottingham Goose Fair 1901 – imagine hopping aboard for an unforgettable adventure. Bradford is more than just a place; it's a tapestry woven with stories from yesteryears. Come explore this captivating destination where history comes alive.