A ‘taster’ opportunity to see some of the delights of Bradford city centre in advance of the many events planned for the 2025 UK City of Culture. If you can arrange your own travel to Bradford (regular trains to and from York), we plan meeting at 10:30 in the Wool Exchange cafe (now a Waterstones bookshop).
The Wool Exchange, Hustlergate, Bradford BD1 1BL (click on link)
Peter Burnett and John Edmonds will lead the tour, together with local architect Les Webb, to explore at street level some of the Victorian grandeur of the wealthiest C19th city outside of London. We will also question subsequent C20th & C21st development, including some unexpected treasures now under threat....
A full buffet lunch will be served at the Bradford Club from 12:30 (1 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford BD1 1PJ) ,
An afternoon guided tour of Bradford Cathedral starting at 14:30 will explore the cathedral history, decoration, William Morris stained glass, sculpture, and textiles.
1 Stott Hill, Bradford BD1 4EH (click on link)
Walking back through ‘Little Germany’ to the city centre, we may speculate the lost opportunities to link the two very separate railway stations and the traffic issues of the inner ring road. Depending on the weather, the tour is expected to finish at 16:30 in the city centre.
The cost is £35 per person, inclusive of lunch at the Bradford Club and a Cathedral guide.
This trip is now fully booked.