Historic England: Bradford - Paul Chrystal

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Résumé :
This illustrated history portrays one of England's most historically significant cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Bradford's past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and local history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts. These unique images are complemented by selections from the author's archive. Historic England: Bradford shows the city as it once was, from its streets and alleyways to the magnificent City Hall, and from the impressive neoclassical buildings of Little Germany to the perfectly preserved Victorian planned village of Saltaire. Bradford was an international centre of textile manufacture, particularly worsted. Today, it has been transformed into a centre of education and innovation, as well as a burgeoning tourist destination, becoming the first UNESCO City of Film with attractions such as the National Media Museum, Bradford City Park, the Alhambra Theatre and Cartwright Hall. This book helps you discover the remarkable history of this West Yorkshire city....

Biographie:
Paul Chrystal was educated at the Universities of Hull and Southampton where he took degrees in Classics and wrote his MPhil thesis on attitudes to women in Roman love poetry. He appears regularly on BBC local radio the World Service as well as publishing features for national newspapers and history magazines. He has been history advisor for a number of York tourist attractions and is the author of many books on a wide range of subjects, including histories of northern places focussing on Yorkshire, social histories of tea, chocolate and confectionery and various aspects of classical literature and Roman history. Paul lives near York and is married with three grown up children....

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Discover Bradford's rich history through unique images from the Historic England Archive.

Historic England: Bradford offers a nostalgic journey through one of England's most historically significant cities. This book showcases Bradford's past, highlighting its most important historic sites through rare photographs from the Historic England Archive. Explore the city's streets, the magnificent City Hall, the neoclassical buildings of Little Germany, and the perfectly preserved Victorian village of Saltaire.

Bradford, once an international center of textile manufacture, has transformed into a hub of education, innovation, and tourism. This book reveals the remarkable history of this West Yorkshire city, from its industrial roots to its modern attractions, including the National Media Museum and Bradford City Park. Perfect for local history enthusiasts and anyone interested in England's industrial heritage.