Some Important Facts About Spending Time In Bradford, England
Apr 30th, 2009 by DavePF
Bradford is situated in the English county of West Yorkshire. Constructed close to the Pennines (mountain range) the city of Bradford was ideally placed to profit during the times of the industrial revolution. The fact is that, during the nineteenth century, the city of Bradford stood at the very forefront of the Industrial revolution and the city very quickly became an influential international textile manufacturing centre, especially in wool and the city of Bradford became known as the wool capital of the world. As a result of the ample raw materials of coal, soft water and iron ore the city saw very quick growth in its manufacturing base and a correspondingly quick population growth. Regrettably the textile industry in Bradford eventually declined in the middle of the 1900′s. Since then the city has become a reasonably popular vacation destination with a a surprising number of guest houses offering bed and breakfast in Bradford.
Bradford’s industrial history has left behind a legacy of excellent examples of Victorian buildings, including; the Venetian Gothic Wool Exchange, the Neoclassical St. George’s Hall, old mills and the City Hall with it’s gothic extension to the rear. The most ancient building to be situated in the confines of the city is the Cathedral, which can be traced back to the medieval times, and for much of it’s time was a little parish church. Sadly but a few buildings survive from this time, except for Bolling Hall. Bolling Hall is now home to a museum, situated around one mile from the centre of Bradford. Built in a leafy garden, the museum takes you on a fascinating journey, to a period around five hundred years ago, through the lives and times of those who once called Bolling Hall their home.
Bradford is home to the National Media Museum, which is probably, the most popular museum found outside of England’s capital city, London. Previously named the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, the amazing National Media Museum is a free to enter visitor attraction which is suitable for folk of all ages. The museum contains 3 cinemas, one being said to be the finest in England. Visitors can discover television’s past, present and future in Experience TV, watch your favourite moments in television in TV Heaven, muck about with lenses, colour and light in the Magic Factory and experience the interesting world of animation and also watch a genuine animator at work in the Animation Gallery. Every weekend and during holidays the National Media Museum has an exciting tightly packed schedule of free tours, activities and talks.
If you are thinking about a city break in Bradford you will discover a large amount of online hotels and guest houses offering Bradford bed and breakfast accommodation. You will discover a massive listing of Bradford accommodation at http://bradford.hotelreservationhelper.com/
