Bradford is located in West Yorkshire. Lying at the foothills of the mountain range called the Pennines the town of Bradford was perfectly placed to boom during the exciting times of the industrial revolution. In actual fact, during the nineteenth century, the town of Bradford stood at the forefront of the Industrial revolution and it very quickly became an important international textile manufacturing centre, especially in wool and the town of Bradford gained the nickname of the wool capital of the world. Due to the abundance of raw materials of iron ore, coal and soft water the city saw very rapid expansion in its manufacturing base and a correspondingly rapid population growth. Unfortunately Bradford’s textile industry fell into decline in the mid twentieth century. Ever since that time the city of Bradford has become something of a popular tourist destination with a a surprising number of establishments providing Bradford bed and breakfast accommodation.

Bradford’s industrial heritage has left a legacy of superb Victorian architecture, which include; the Wool Exchange, old mills, Alhambra Theatre and City Hall. The oldest construction to be located in the confines of Bradford is the Cathedral, which dates back to the medieval period, and was, for much of its time, a small parish church. Unfortunately only a few buildings of this age survive, except for Bolling Hall. Bolling Hall is currently home to a museum, located approximately 1m in distance from the city centre. Sited in a quiet, beautifully leafy, garden, it takes folk on a fascinating journey, to a time dating back 5 hundred years, through the lives and times of those who once refered to Bolling Hall as home.

Bradford is the home of the National Media Museum, which is probably, the most popular museum outside of London. Previously called the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, the amazing museum is a free to enter visitor attraction which is ideal for folk of all ages. It houses 3 cinemas, of which one is the finest in Britain. Visitors can explore the past, present and future of television in Experience TV, enjoy your favourite television moments in TV Heaven, muck about with colour, lenses and light in the Magic Factory and explore the fascinating world of animation and watch a real animator at work in the Animation Gallery. At weekends and during holidays the National Media Museum has a highly exciting packed schedule of talks, activities and free tours.

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