The city of Bradford can be found in West Yorkshire, a county in England in Great Britain. Built at the foothills of the Pennine mountain range Bradford was perfectly placed to bloom during the period known as 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 a major international textile manufacturing centre, focusing on the wool industry and the town of Bradford became known as the wool capital of the world. Due to the ample supply of raw materials of iron ore, coal and soft water the city saw very quick growth of its manufacturing base and a correspondingly rapid growth in population. Unfortunately the textile industry in Bradford eventually fell into decline in the mid 1900′s. Since then the city of Bradford has become something of a rather popular vacation destination with a number of guest houses and hotels providing bed and breakfast accommodation in Bradford.
Bradford’s industrial past has bequeathed us a legacy of superb examples of Victorian architecture, which include; the Wool Exchange, the Neoclassical St. George’s Hall, old mills and the City Hall with it’s gothic extension at the back. The most ancient building to be situated in the city is the Cathedral, which can be traced back to medieval times, and was, for most of its life, a simple parish church. Sadly only a few buildings of this age survive, except for Bolling Hall. Bolling Hall is now a museum, situated about 1m in distance from the centre of Bradford. Sited in a quiet, beautiful garden, the museum takes the visitor on a fascinating journey, to a time dating back roughly 500 years, through the lives of those folk who once could claim Bolling Hall as their home.
Bradford is the home of the National Media Museum, which is probably, the most popular museum found outside London. At one time called the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, the highly entertaining National Media Museum is free to enter which is suitable for people of all ages. The National Media Museum has a total of 3 cinemas, of which one is said to be the finest in the United Kingdom. One is able to explore the past, present and future of television in Experience TV, watch your favourite television moments in TV Heaven, muck about with light colour and lenses in the Magic Factory and investigate the exciting world of animation and watch a real animator at work in the Animation Gallery. Every weekend and during holidays there is an incredibly exciting jam packed schedule of activities, free tours and talks.
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