ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS & CULTURE MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

Bradford’s museums and attractions reflect both the city’s rich cultural heritage and its forward thinking attitude. From the innovative galleries of the National Science and Media Museum to the working machinery of the Bradford Industrial Museum, there’s something to inspire everyone.

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDIA MUSEUM The National Science and Media Museum explores the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives. With the aim of inspiring the scientists and innovators of the future, it invites visitors to see more, hear more, think more and do more. Its galleries and exhibition spaces help illuminate world-famous collections in photography, film and television. The interactive gallery Wonderlab, explores the science of light, sound and perception through state-of-the-art, hands-on activities and breath-taking shows. The museum also houses three cinema screens including an IMAX theatre.

BRADFORD INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM Bradford’s Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the Mill Manager lived, or visit the Mill-workers’ terraced houses dressed to reflect three different time periods.

Moorside Road, Bradford BD2 3HP t: 01274 435900 | www.bradfordmuseums.org

KEIGHLEY AND WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY The KWVR heritage railway runs from Keighley to Oxenhope through beautiful Brontë country. Board a vintage steam train and enjoy a five mile journey steeped in industrial heritage and the beautiful countryside immortalised by the Brontë sisters. In 2020 the railway will be celebrating 50 years of 1970 film, The Railway Children. The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8NJ t: 01535 645214 | www.kwvr.co.uk

BRONTË PARSONAGE MUSEUM Set between the unique village of Haworth, and the wild moorland beyond, this elegant Georgian house was home to Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë from 1820 to 1861. The house still retains the atmosphere of the Brontës’ time with the rooms they once used filled with their furniture, clothes and personal possessions.

Church Street, Haworth BD22 8DR t: 01535 642323 | www.bronte.org.uk

ARTS & CULTURE MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

CITY PARK City Park is Bradford’s brilliant multi-award winning public space and home to the largest urban water feature in the UK. The Mirror Pool feature has over 20 water fountains, the largest of which can blast water up to 100ft in the air. The feature is lit up at night to stunning effect making your trip through the city centre a memorable one. A great place to meet up, relax and enjoy one of the best views of Bradford. Next to Bradford City Hall, BD1 1HY

CLIFFE CASTLE MUSEUM Set within a grand public park, this former mansion house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays. These include Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history.

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH t: 01535 618231 | www.bradfordmuseums.org

RAIL STORY Located at Ingrow Station, explore The Carriage Works and their collection of beautifully restored railway carriages, many of which have been used in TV and film productions. Next door, The Engine Shed provides an insight into the history of steam locomotives.

Ingrow Station, South Street, Keighley BD21 5AX www.railstory.co.uk

SHIPLEY GLEN TRAMWAY The Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain. Built in 1895, it carries passengers to the local beauty spot of Shipley Glen. The quarter of a mile long ride through gentle woodland provides a pleasant alternative to the steep path. Passengers can also visit the museum and sweet shop at either end of the tracks. Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5BN www.shipleyglentramway.co.uk

BOLLING HALL MUSEUM Bolling Hall is one of Bradford’s oldest buildings and was for many years the home of two important land-owning families, the Bollings and the Tempests. During the Civil War the household supported the Royalist cause and Bolling Hall was a stronghold during the ‘siege of Bradford’. Nowadays it is a heritage museum with rooms furnished and decorated to give a taste of life at different periods of the house’s 500 year history.

Bowling Hall Raod, Bradford BD4 7LP t: 01274 431826 | www.bradfordmuseums.org

ARTS & CULTURE MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

ILKLEY MANOR HOUSE A community operated heritage hub, in the heart of Ilkley. View ever-changing exhibitions and explore a Grade 1 listed building dating back to the 14th Century.

Castle Yard, Ilkley LS29 9DT t: 01943 607030 | www.ilkleymanorhouse.org

ILKLEY LIDO If you don’t mind the chill then take the plunge at one of the country’s few remaining outdoor pools. With plenty of space for sunbathing and picnics, there’s a real seaside atmosphere in summer months as well as fantastic views over Ilkley Moor. Denton Road, Ilkley LS29 0BZ t: 01943 436201

EAST RIDDLESDEN HALL A National Trust owned 17th century manor house containing a mixture of 17th - 19th century furniture and a Medieval barn.

Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5EL t: 01535 607075 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk

ILKLEY TOY MUSEUM Housing one of the finest collections of historical toys in the UK, with examples dating back to 350 BC.

2 Whitton Croft Road, Ilkley LS29 9HR t: 01943 603855 www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk

UNDERCLIFFE CEMETERY Undercliffe Cemetery has been described as one of the most striking achievements of Victorian funerary design with grand nineteenth-century monuments, elaborate tombs, finely decorated obelisks and extravagant mausoleums dispersed among the gravestones. The cemetery, which was favoured by rich and famous and notable inhabitants of Bradford, also offers fantastic views over the city.

127 Undercliffe Lane, Bradford , BD3 0QD t: 01274 642276 | www.undercliffecemetery.co.uk

THE POLICE MUSEUM The Police Museum provides a unique insight into the history and heritage of policing, criminal justice, civic enforcement and the development of crime and punishment in Bradford from the early 19th century onwards.

Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY t: 01274 510245 | www.bradfordpolicemuseum.com

BRADFORD CATHEDRAL Explore the treasures of this historical gem in the city centre. Look out for William Morris stained glass and sculptures by Flaxman and John Shaw. The cathedral also hosts a busy programme of events throughout the year.

1 Stott Hill, Bradford BD1 4EH t: 01274 777720 | www.bradfordcathedral.org

THE PEACE MUSEUM The history of peace is often untold. The Peace Museum highlights the stories of the countless number of people who have worked to bring an end to extremism, conflict, violence and inequality and who have attempted to create understanding, peace and cohesion.

ARTS & CULTURE GALLERIES

The Bradford district boasts a range of inspiring galleries reflecting the city’s culture, heritage and diversity. From the Baroque splendour of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery to the contemporary calm of Impressions Gallery there is plenty to see and do.

CARTWRIGHT HALL, LISTER PARK Cartwright Hall is Bradford’s civic art gallery and offers an exciting programme of contemporary exhibitions, with four permanent galleries displaying works from Bradford Council’s art collections. The collections consist mainly of 19th and 20th century British art, with strong collections of international contemporary prints and contemporary South Asian art and crafts. In 2017 The Hockney Gallery opened, showcasing Bradford’s unrivalled public collection of his works. This permanent exhibition includes early work and provides an introduction to his life and art with a particular focus on Yorkshire and Bradford.

Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS t: 01274 431212 | www.bradfordmuseums.org

DYE HOUSE GALLERY Based in Lister Building’s Yorkshire Craft Centre at Bradford College, the beautiful Dye House Gallery exhibition space was formerly a full working dye house for the teaching of colouration and industrial dyeing processes. This space now hosts free exhibitions and events throughout the year, open to the public as well as students.

Lister Building, Carlton Street, Bradford BD7 1AY t: 01274 088088 | www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/galleries/yorkshire-craft-centre

IMPRESSIONS GALLERY Established in 1972 as the second specialist independent photography gallery in Europe, Impressions has grown to become one of the UK’s leading venues for photography, showing significant work by regional, national and international artists. Situated in the heart of Bradford and overlooking the multi‐award winning City Park, the gallery presents an inspiring programme of free exhibitions and a rich mix of events and creative workshops.

Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD t: 01274 737843 | www.impressions-gallery.com

SOUTH SQUARE CENTRE South Square Centre is an attractive courtyard of stonemasons’ cottages, listed for their historical interest, and now a thriving arts and resource centre. There is a monthly programme of quality contemporary visual art in the main gallery and entry is free.

South Square, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3LD t: 01274 834747 | www.southsquarecentre.co.uk

SALTS MILL Salts Mill is home to one of the largest collections of David Hockney’s art. The 1853 Gallery located on the ground floor, houses a permanent exhibition of over 300 works by Hockney, demonstrating the large range of styles and techniques used by the Bradford-born artist . Continue through the mill onto the second and third floors where you will find ‘The Arrival of Spring’ by David Hockney - a 49-part detailed study of the changing seasons in Woldgate, near Bridlington, East Yorkshire and People & Process where objects and images take visitors through the history of Salts. From mid May 2020, the Mill will be hosting a retrospective of the work of artist Simon Palmer.

Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3LA (Sat Nav Code BD17 7EF) t: 01274 531163 | www.saltsmill.org.uk

ARTS & CULTURE THEATRES

Bradford is one of the north’s premier destinations for live theatre with stunning venues hosting a range of major productions including West End shows, touring companies, live music, comedy and the famous pantomime. The city is also home to a number of fantastic community theatres showcasing local theatre groups and amateur productions.

The 1,400-seater Alhambra Theatre is a popular choice for major touring companies and West End shows. St George’s Hall recently reopened after extensive refurbishment works to the Grade 2 listed Victorian theatre. The venue hosts a packed schedule of live comedy, music and entertainment. In Ilkley the King’s Hall and Winter Gardens is an elegant venue superbly suited to theatrical and musical events. Elsewhere in the city centre, Bradford Playhouse and Theatre in the Mill run a diverse programme of theatre productions from touring companies and local theatre groups. Kala Sangam is a South Asian community arts centre delivering a programme of contemporary performance and art alongside workshops and classes. Other theatres in the district include Keighley Playhouse, Ilkley Playhouse and Bingley Arts Centre, each of which have flourishing amateur theatre programmes running throughout the year.

ARTS & CULTURE LIVE MUSIC

If you are on the hunt for quality live music you may be pleasantly surprised by the calibre and variety of Bradford’s gig scene. Whether you’re into jazz, folk, rock, blues or classical, there’s sure to be an event worth attending during your stay.

St George’s Hall regularly hosts live music events from internationally renowned pop acts as well as the world’s best tribute acts. The building is one of the UK’s oldest concert halls and true to its heritage still regularly hosts touring orchestras and classical musicians. In Saltaire, The Live Room at Caroline Street Social Club is a long-standing event bringing the very best blues and folk artists from around the world to perform in a charming and intimate setting. Folk fans will also be well catered for at Topic Folk Club, a weekly event featuring quality acts from across the UK. JAPT Jazz is one of Bradford’s longest running regular events with an inspired programme of Live Jazz. If rock is your thing then be sure to check out The Nightrain, The Underground or Exchange Arts in Keighley for top quality live performances and a mixture of local talent and touring acts. Live music fans in the city are also counting down to the launch of Bradford Live, a 4,000 capacity arena venue set to open in 2021. The venue has a rich history having hosted gigs by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison back in the 1960s. It is expected to host over 200 events a year and will put Bradford firmly on the map for live music.

ARTS & CULTURE CINEMAS

Befitting of its UNESCO City of Film status, Bradford has a fine selection of cinemas showcasing a mixture of blockbuster films, arthouse delights, classic movies, live theatre, documentaries and special events.

In the city centre you are spoilt for choice with several cinemas all offering different cinematic experiences. Pictureville at The National Science and Media Museum showcases a truly diverse programme of world cinema, classic films, and independent pictures. It is one of just three venues in the world which has the ability to screen Cinerama to the public. Also at the National Science and Media Museum, the UK’s first Imax has a 60ft-tall screen—the biggest in the region—offering a truly immersive experience in 2D or 3D. Looking for more screen excitement? The Broadway shopping centre’s The Light is a fully-licensed luxury cinema with six screens, luxurious reclining seats and handy side tables to pop your drink on. And just over the road from Bradford Interchange, Cineworld Bradford is a Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters and a large selection of Bollywood movies. Opened in 1912, Keighley Picture House offers a more vintage experience with a main downstairs auditorium seating about 300 and a smaller upstairs auditorium that seats about 90. If you’re looking for a luxury cinema experience then head to Ilkley Cinema, a small independent picture house with comfy sofas, a modern bar and an auditorium drinks service.

FILMED IN BRADFORD ARTS & CULTURE

THE KING’S SPEECH (2012) The King’s Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI. Key scenes were filmed at Odsal stadium and included hundreds of extras from across West Yorkshire Locations: Odsal Stadium

ROOM AT THE TOP (1959) The UK’s first X certificate film since reclassified to a 12A - tells the story of an ambitious young accountant who schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner’s daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman. Locations: City Hall, Cartwright Hall, Bankfield Hotel, Boy & Barrel, Kirkgate, Westgate, Ivegate, Gilstead Moor, Bingley, Keighley GOD’S OWN COUNTRY (2017) This low budget debut feature for Director Francis Lee really packed a punch and put the farmlands above Haworth and Keighley very firmly on the map. Locations: Haworth, Keighley, Laycock

BILLY LIAR (1963) Billy Liar is a Bradford film through and through. In a North Country industrial town, a provincial undertaker’s clerk Billy Fisher (Tom Courtenay) exists in a drab monotony but escapes, Walter Mitty like, into a world of fantasy and invention Locations: City Hall, Wool Exchange, Ilkley Station, Whetley Mills, Bolton Woods Quarry, Undercliffe Cemetry

HISTORY, LOCATIONS & TOURS www.bradfordfilmheritage.com To get the app on your phone, select ‘add to home screen’ in your browser. PEAKY BLINDERS One of the most talked about TV Dramas in modern history features loads of locations from Bradford and the wider region. City Hall and Little Germany feature heavily in seasons 4 and 5 Locations: City Hall, Undercliffe Cemetery, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Little Germany GOLD (2018) Bollywood blockbuster about India’s first Olympic medal filmed in and around Bradford and starring Bollywood mega star Akshay Kumar. Locations: Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, The Midland Hotel, Odsal Stadium, Dalton Mills, Little Germany

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (1970) Bringing the Worth Valley to the world, this film burst onto cinema screens as the feelgood film of the decade. Locations: Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Brontë Parsonage, Oakworth Station, Keighley Station, Haworth Main Street

OFFICIAL SECRETS (2019) Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes retell the true story of whistleblower Catherine Gunn and weapons of mass destruction. City Hall features in this movie. Locations: City Hall, Shipley

ARTS & CULTURE FAMOUS BRADFORDIANS

DAVID HOCKNEY David Hockney is perhaps Bradford’s most celebrated icon and one of the nation’s best-loved artists. Indeed in 2011 he was voted the most influential British artist of all time. Hockney was born in Bradford on July 9, 1937. He attended Bradford Grammar school before studying fine art at the Bradford College of Art from 1953 to 1957. On 15 November 2018, Hockney’s 1972 work Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sold at Christie’s auction house in New York City for $90 million (£70 million), becoming the most expensive work by a living artist sold at auction. Many of his works are on display in Bradford at Cartwright Hall and Salts Mill.

FREDERICK DELIUS Frederick Delius was a composer born in Bradford to German parents. With Edward Elgar, he is regarded as one of the greatest English composers of his generation. Delius’s father was a successful industrialist in the Yorkshire wool trade and Delius learned to play piano and violin as a boy in Bradford, attending Bradford Grammar School from 1874-8. Delius is famous for a large number of evocative vocal and orchestral works taking nature and landscape as their inspiration. However, Delius wrote music in a wide variety of genres, including chamber music, song and opera.

www.visitbradford.com ANITA RANI Anita Rani is one of the UK’s leading TV and radio broadcasters. As well as working on numerous documentaries and entertainment shows she is current affairs editor on BBC’s The One Show and a regular presenter on Countryfile. Anita grew up in Bradford and began broadcasting at the age of 14 with her own show on Sunrise Radio. After studying broadcasting at Leeds University, she began her career as researcher before going on to present a regular show on BBC’s Asian Network. Over the next 10 years Anita presented shows for Channel 4, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Six Music, Sky Sports, BBC News 24, BBC One and BBC Two. In 2015 she reached the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing.

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DYNAMO Steven Frayne, more popularly known as Dynamo, is a magician and illusionist best-known for his documentary show “Dynamo: Magician Impossible.” Brought up on Delph Hill estate in Wyke, Frayne learned his first magic tricks from his grandad and honed his skills on the streets and in the bars of Bradford before moving to London and achieving fame in the early 2000s. Dynamo has extensively toured the world, and his Seeing Is Believing arena tour was seen by more than 750,000 people across the UK, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.

J.B PRIESTLEY JB Priestley was a British socialist, social commentator, columnist, author, playwright and radio host. Born in Manningham, Priestley started out writing for local newspapers before becoming a successful journalist. In 1929 he made his breakthrough as an author with the novel The Good Companions. During World War II he worked as a very successful radio host, and he had as many as 16 million listeners, second only to Winston Churchill. Many of his plays, including the still popular An Inspector Calls are structured around a time slip, and he went on to develop a new theory of time, with different dimensions that link past, present, and future. In total Priestley wrote 121 novels and some 50 plays.

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THE BRONTËS The Brontës moved to Haworth from Thornton in 1820 where the Reverend Patrick Brontë was appointed Curate of Haworth. They lived at Haworth Parsonage from 1820 to 1861 which is now the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Between them they published some of the most celebrated fiction works of the 19th century including Charlotte’s Jane Eyre (1847), Emily’s Wuthering Heights (1847), and Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848). Their literature was inspired by the Yorkshire moorland surrounding Haworth and is still revered today with a number of adaptations of their work for film and TV.