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Bradford is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It became a municipal borough in 1847, received a city charter in 1897 and, since the 1974 reform, the city status has belonged to the larger City of Bradford metropolitan borough.
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Bradford is a major city in West Yorkshire, England. The city has a population of about 500,000 people. Bradford grew due to its excellence in the textile trades of nineteenth century England.
Bradford (/ ˈ b r æ d f ər d / ⓘ), also known as the City of Bradford, is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Bradford , but covers a larger area which includes the towns and villages of Keighley , Shipley , Bingley , Ilkley , Haworth , Silsden , Queensbury , Thornton and Denholme .
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The City of Bradford has a population of 536,000 and is part of the West Yorkshire conurbation, at the foothills of the Pennines close to the Yorkshire Dales. Originally founded by the Saxons, the name is a corruption of "Broad Ford", reflecting the watercourse which ran through the fledgling town. The city expanded rapidly in the 19th century, bas...
By plane
1. Leeds-Bradford International Airport - the 737 and the 747 buses run frequently to the airport.
By road
1. The M62 motorway crosses the Pennine belt and Bradford's own motorway the M606 is a spur off it.
By bus
Local Buses 1. There is a fast bus service from Leeds, the X6 which is every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday during the day. The 72 bus is a frequent bus link between the town and Leeds. The fast X6 bus runs to Huddersfield in the opposite direction. Metrohas all the details of local bus travel. Megabus Services 1. Megabus serves the city with daily links to London, Burnley and Birmingham. National Express 1. National Express serves the city with links to Manchester, Birmingham and London and o...
By taxi
Metro Taxis Bradford, ☎ +44 1274 733733, +44 1274 728999. 24/7. A reliable taxi company based in Bradford city centre. No call out charge. (updated Feb 2018) The City Centre has many taxi ranks, but it is often cheaper to call a private hire service in advance. Like most British cities, you have two options. Your first option is the traditional hackney carriage taxis which can be hailed from the side of the road (look out for the white colour taxis with a green "Taxi" sign being illuminated)....
By bus
1. West Yorkshire Metro - Bus timetables and journey planner.
Bronte Country.Five Rise Locks.Little Germany. Stunning architecture - especially the area known as Little Germany - a unique collection of 85 buildings constructed between 1855 and 1890, during the peak of Bradford's wool texti...Saltaire. Saltaire. A well-preserved mid 19th century industrial town, which is located within Bradford. The site is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the mill itself you will find a large Davi...St Ives. The St Ives Estate is a wonderful Country Park with woodlands, open moor, and a wildflower meadow, and paths throughout. The Adventure Playground is a fantastic feature for the children, a...Theatre
Bradford has a wealth of theatres and performing companies to enjoy, watch, and participate in, both amateur and professional. Theatre venues include the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford University's Theatre In The Mill, the Priestley Centre, and St George's Hall. Theatre companies to get involved with, include Lost Dog at Theatre in The Mill, the Asian Theatre School (also at Theatre In the Mill, though operated by Red Ladder from Leeds), Page to Stage at the Priestley Theatre, and madcap theatre/...
Cinema
Bradford is blessed with a useful number of film venues ranging from "arthouse" to "mainstream" flicks, and is also the home to many budding filmmakers, some of whom are based at Bradford University, and offer opportunities for students to get involved. The National Media Museum also operates two film festivals, the Bradford Film Festival, and the the Animation Festival (Bradford Film Festival ). 1. National Media Museum. 2 screens. 1. Cineworld. 1. Odeon, (X6, 15, 72 or 636 bus from Bradford...
Live Music
All styles of music are available in Bradford, from rock, pop, indie, jazz, opera, to dance, and the latest listings can be found at alive.co.uk. Bradford's most well known musical group is New Model Army, who have released numerous albums. Their live shows are not to be missed. Live venues include the Gassworks, St George's Hall, the University Union bars, and the Beehive. The Bradford Mela takes place every summer at Peel Park. Formally part and parcel of the now defunct Bradford Festival,...
Once famous for its woolen textile manufacturing, Bradford is now known as one of the best cities in Britain to have a curry. 1. Chowdreys Restaurant (Chowdreys Restaurant), 342 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QJ, ☎ 01274 579374, [x]. Seating two hundred people Chowdreys Restaurant serves the best in Indian / Kashmiri food, with a wide variety of...
Fighting Cock, 21-23 Preston Street, [x]. The best range of real ales in the city plus a great selection of specialist bottled beers. A 10 min walk out of the city centre but well worth it!
There is a wide range of accommodation options in and around Bradford. Whether it is student accommodation for the college and university or businessmen and women. 1. Mercure Bradford North Hotel, Bradford Road, West Yorkshire, BD16 1TU, Bingley, ☎ Tel. +44 844 815 9004, [x]. 2 miles from Bingley Railway station, the Bradford North Hotel is surroun...
The city has a fairly high rate of crime, but not as high as some other large cities such as Leeds or Manchester.Use common sense and avoid wandering off the beaten track. The area around the clubs (such as Revolution and Tokyo) near the city centre is safe, and you are unlikely to see much trouble. The area is well-policed (when they stop laughing...
The Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales are all within reach of the Bradford district, with plenty of hotels available for people to check into. The nearby spa town of Harrogate is also within reach and well worth a visit. 1. Todmorden- A lovely Victorian town about 30 minutes away by train. A bustling market, fine restaurants and striking natural bea...
Bradford History and Heritage. 'Broad Ford', later known as Bradford, was first settled in Saxon times and by the middle ages had become a small town centred on Kirkgate, Westgate and Ivegate.
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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Prior to 19th century. 1251 – Market active. [1] 1294. Bradford fair active. [1] Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln granted a weekly market on Thursdays. [2] 1458 - Oldest parts of Bradford Cathedral completed. [2] 1548 - Bradford Grammar School founded. [2]
