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Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and a county borough in 1888, making it administratively independent of the West Riding County Council. It was honoured with city status on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, with Kingston upon Hull and Nottingham.
'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. The 'Manor of Bradford' was first held by the De Lacy family until 1311 and then in turn by the Earls of Lincoln, John Gaunt and the Crown before passing into private hands in 1620.
Bradford was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1847, covering the parishes of Bradford, Horton and Manningham. It became a county borough with the passing of the Local Government Act 1888. The County Borough of Bradford was granted city status by Letters Patent in 1897.
- Bradford in The Middle Ages
- Bradford 1500-1800
- Bradford in The 19th Century
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- A Timeline of Bradford
Bradford began as a village by a ford. Brad meant broad. By the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, the village by the broad ford had grown quite large (by the standards of the time) with perhaps 300-350 people. Bradford was turned into a town when the villagers were allowed to hold a weekly market. In those days there were few shops and anyone wish...
During the 16th century Bradford grew much larger and more important. This was despite outbreaks of plague. It struck Bradford in 1557-58. The wool industry continued to grow. By the 16th century, many people in villages near Bradford wove wool. It was then taken to the town to be fulled and dyed. There was also a considerable leather tanning indus...
In the late 18th century and early 19th Bradford grew very rapidly. In 1780 it had a population of about 4,500. By 1801 it had more than 6,000 inhabitants. By 1851 the population of Bradford had reached an incredible 103,000. The huge rise in population was partly due to immigration from Germany and Ireland. The very rapid growth of Bradford meant ...
In 1904 an Industrial Exhibition was held in Bradford. Cartwright Memorial Hall was built in 1904. The Alhambra Theatre opened in 1914. The first council houses in Bradford were built in 1907. Many more were built in the 1920s and 1930s to replace demolished slums. In 1919 the Church of St Peter was made Bradford Cathedral. Bradford Royal Infirmary...
In the 21st century, Bradford is still thriving. In 2009 Bradford became a UNESCO City of Film. Bradford City Park opened in 2012. The Broadway Shopping Centre opened in 2015. In 2024 Bradford had a population of 550,000.
1086 Bradford is a large village with a population of about 300. It later grows into a small market town. Wool and leather are made in the town. 1461 Bradford is granted the right to hold 2 annual fairs, a sign of its growing importance. 1557-58 Bradford is struck by the plague. Nevertheless, the town grows larger and more important. Wool is the ma...
In response, William the Conqueror ordered the crowned the UK City of Culture 2025 in recognition of its destruction of many villages including Bradford which was reputation as a young and vibrant city with a rich heritage. then given to William’s supporter, Ilbert de Lacy.
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]
Mar 11, 2019 · Although records show Manchester provided some dinners for "destitute and poorly nourished children" as early as 1879, it's thought Bradford was the first city to offer an organised service for...
