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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover Pinny Piece, a full-size appliquéd cotton apron by Caro Blount-Shah featuring twelve blue plaques honouring pioneering women across Bradford district. The work also commemorates the Women’s Humanity League and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Step back into the 17th century through dance, music and history in this lively, hands-on workshop. Learn how people danced during this fascinating period before trying the steps for yourself. […]

Discover the story behind Resist – Claire Wellesley-Smith’s textile artwork inspired by Bradford Women’s Humanity League. Resist reimagines the 1917 march through textiles, found materials, natural dyes and hundreds of hand-stitched marks. […]

Join an artist talk exploring Akbal Singh Kang’s journey from Punjab to Yorkshire through photographs documenting migration, family, work and community life in Bradford. Discover the experiences of a generation […]