• Partners in Crime: Dr Thomas Beaumont and the Origins of Policing in Bradford

    Bradford Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

    Join the Mechanics’ Institute and the Bradford Police Museum for Partners in Crime, a special collaborative Bradford Heritage Festival event exploring the life and legacy of Dr Thomas Beaumont – surgeon, reformer and one of the civic figures connected to the development of Bradford’s early night watchmen. This free event has been developed through a […]

    Free
  • A History of Keighley Library (Presentation)

    Keighley Local Studies Library, Keighley Library, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SX

    An illustrated talk on the history of Keighley Library, the first Andrew Carnegie financed library in England, which opened in 1904 – taking place in the library itself. Free event, no need to book.

    Free
  • Classrooms & Communities: Bradford’s Education Journey

    Mechanics Institute Festival Hub

    Step back into the buzz of the classroom, the thrill of student societies, and the proud legacy of Bradford’s educational pioneers. Drop in to a day shaped by archives, small exhibitions, inspiring talks, and captivating film screenings — including newly digitised gems from the Bradford Grammar School Film Society (1960–1968), shown to the public for […]

    Free
  • Shadows of Bradford

    The Corn Dolly Pub, Bolton Road, BD1 4DE

    Join historians Cat Stiles and Melissa Seims for a pint or two as they delve into three dark stories of Bradford’s past. Expect witchcraft, plague, and occult discoveries from our city’s hidden history. FREE Drop In. It will be busy arrive early to secure a seat

    Free
  • Free Guided Tour of World Heritage Saltaire

    Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church, Victoria Road

    See Saltaire on one of four exceptional two hour visits led by knowledgeable local historians. Why exceptional? Read on. Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s […]

    Free
  • Free Guided Tour of World Heritage Saltaire

    Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church, Victoria Road

    Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. This event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work […]

    Free
  • Bradford Suffragettes

    Bradford Mechanics Institute 76 Kirkgate, Bradford

    Come to this fascinating talk by Jennie Kiff who will share Bradford’s significant role in the sufragette campaign. Bradford played a significant role in the women’s suffrage campaign, but the stories of the local suffragettes have been forgotten. These have now been re-discovered. They provide a fascinating insight into local women’s activism in Bradford before […]

  • Free Guided Tour of World Heritage Saltaire

    Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church, Victoria Road

    Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. This event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work […]

    Free
  • Free Guided Tour of World Heritage Saltaire

    Meet at Saltaire United Reformed Church, Victoria Road

    Your exceptional experience will start at the United Reformed Church with a slideshow painting Saltaire’s backstory. Then you’ll visit the church’s glorious worship room and Sir Titus Salt’s family mausoleum. A walking tour of the village’s star locations follows. This event is FREE but we trust you will make a donation to support the work […]

    Free