Celebrate J.B. Priestley’s birthday with Bradford poet and stand-up historian Glyn Watkins on a lively walking tour through the city he knew. Starting at Priestley’s statue outside the Science & Media Museum at 14:00 on Sunday 13 September, hear performed extracts on trams, fountains, beer, wool and wartime Bradford, finishing at North Parade. In front […]
This free in-person circular guided walk, with a guide in costume as ‘Samuel Lister’, will include fascinating buildings and people from the past and present, plus some future plans. Whether you are a current or former resident of the area or an interested Bradfordian, a visitor or a student, you are very welcome to join […]
Step inside Grade II* listed St George’s Hall for a talk and backstage tour celebrating the everyday heroes who have kept this historic venue running. Discover the stories of stonemasons, roofers, plasterers, technical crews, front and back of house teams, cleaners and many others whose work has supported generations of performances. Book your spot!
Step inside Bradford Archives for a pop-up exhibition celebrating the lives and passions of everyday Bradfordians. Explore original records spanning Victorian times to the present day, with stories of shopping, work, play and transport, and chat with archive staff about the collections and how you can use them.
Discover how colour has shaped everyday life through clothing, workwear, home furnishings and design. Explore rarely seen objects from the SDC Textile Collection and uncover the stories woven into the colours that surround us, revealing how colour has influenced the way people have lived, worked and expressed themselves over time.
As part of Bradford Heritage Open Day week, Bradford Local Studies is holding an exhibition of William Scruton work with a short talk about his life and pen & pencil drawing workshops. William Scruton (1842–1924) was a prominent local historian, journalist, and artist who documented the architectural and social history of Bradford during the 19th century. Pen […]
Visit the historic blacksmith’s forge beside Dobson Staircase Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Watch traditional blacksmithing demonstrations, explore original canal features and ask the blacksmith about this fascinating heritage craft. Set within a Grade II listed canal workshop, you may even spot narrowboats making their way through the locks. Wednesday 16th September, […]
Join Ilkley Civic Society Local History Hub on a guided walk in the centre of Ilkley looking at the work of these local builders from 1860s to 1940s. We shall be able to go inside All Saints Church and see other public buildings houses and shops that they worked on. To book call Alex […]
Colin Neville, curator of the Not Just Hockney website, will illustrate the lives and artwork of eight past visual artists who lived in the Shipley and Saltaire areas: Lise Bayer, George Brumfitt, Jack Coulthard, Margaret Firth, Govinder Nazram, Fred and May Stead, and William Capeling Stevens. He will also present a brief illustrated history of […]
The Topic Folk Club invites new and seasoned performers to a special Heritage Open Days singers’ night on 17 September. Arrive from 7pm for supportive guidance and space from friendly musicians, with the main session from 7.30pm. Expect live music, advice, tips and breakout space throughout. A warm, creative, heritage evening at The Castle Pub, […]
