Tag: Bradford Heritage Festival
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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.
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Join us at the SDC Textile Collection celebrating 170 years since William Henry Perkin’s discovery of mauvine. Explore historic textiles, chemical innovation, and the birth of synthetic colour, with opportunities to view additional treasures from the archive alongside displays, stories, and expert insights on display. Free drop in
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This hands on workshop introduces the techniques of traditional stained glass painting used in medieval and historic stained glass. You will explore tracing, matting and shading with vitreous paint working directly onto glass. BOOKING IN ADVANCE is required for this CHARGED workshop. https://www.samanthayates.org/online/p/exploringtraditionalglasspainting
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Come and meet former mill worker Florence White, a forgotten Bradford trailblazer, fought tirelessly for justice for ‘spinsters’ forced to work until 70. Born into poverty and leaving school at 12, she used education and politics to win retirement at 60 for women nationwide. Meet the remarkable woman who challenged the establishment — and won.…
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Come for a behind the scenes tour of the University of Bradford’s Special Collections and Archives, as the University celebrates its 60th year. Delve into the fascinating collections telling the story of the University from its 19th century beginnings as the Bradford Technical College to the University of Bradford of today. Discover how we care…
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Do you want to record your family memories but don’t know where to begin? Do you have a box of old photographs, keepsakes or documents you’d love to make sense of? This welcoming, creative workshop will help you start your journey into family history. Discover how to begin tracing your ancestry using the library’s archives…
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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…
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The year is 1848. Join Tabbitha Ackroyd (Bronte servant and confidante) and John Brown (grave digger and tippler) for their tour of Haworth. See the sights and get the gossip. Be introduced to doctors and lady novelists, maiden aunts and sewage inspectors. Keep your eyes peeled and you might spot a Bronte… This event brings…
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The year is 1848. Join Tabbitha Ackroyd (Bronte servant and confidante) and John Brown (grave digger and tippler) for their tour of Haworth. See the sights and get the gossip. Be introduced to doctors and lady novelists, maiden aunts and sewage inspectors. Keep your eyes peeled and you might spot a Bronte… This event brings…
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Join us for a guided walk of Bradford’s Becks. Along the way you will learn about the natural and industrial heritage of these becks, and hopefully see some special wildlife along the way. Meeting Point: Car park in Cliff Wood Avenue, off Bradford Road, BD18 3DD. what3words: market.sting.mining Walk is Free of Charge aireriverstrust.org.uk bradford-beck.org