When: Thursday 26th November

Where: Clayton Library, Old School House, Clayton Ln, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6AY

Time: 6pm- 8pm

Bradford Local Studies Library is holding an open mic night celebrating the works of poets it has in it’s archives. Poets like Humbert Wolfe, Alberta Vickridge, The Brontes, John Nicholson, Charlotte Oates.

It is being held at Clayton Library, there will be copies of poems to read, top hats, bow ties and other fancy dress bits to borrow. Fancy dress is appreciated.

Free event, but booking is essential. Tel: 01274 437643 Email: clayton.library@bradford.gov.uk

A talk by Mary Twentyman, at Bradford Local Studies Library, 26th November 2026, 11:30-12:30.

Mary tries to find out about two people mentioned in William Cudworth’s book “Yorksher Speyks” This follows on from her first talk about John Andra and Judy Barrett – who will it be this time?

This is a free event but booking is essential.

Tel: 01274 433688 Email: local.studies@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, BD1 1NN

Author talk with Kieron Blake on Thursday 19th November – 11:30-12:30

Silent Sentinels is an illuminating exploration of the statues and sculptures that grace the railway stations of Scotland and the North of England.

Through richly detailed descriptions and historical context, Kieron Blake takes readers on a journey through time and space, revealing the artistic treasures hidden in plain sight. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or curious traveller, this book offers a fresh perspective on the railway stations we pass through every day – inviting you to pause, look around, and uncover the stories carved in stone and cast in bronze.

Copies of Silent Sentinels will be available to purchase on the day. Cash only please.

Saturday 14^th November 1.00pm – 3.00pm.
Keighley Local Studies Library

Join us at 1.00pm on Saturday the 14th of November when local artist Ray Vintner will talk about his long career in Art, from working as a community artist in the East Midlands to teaching Graphic Design at Keighley College.

His talk will be illustrated with his images of Ray’s artwork and with work from artists that have influenced him and inspired him over his career. Artists such as Alex Keighley, whom Ray has written a book about (Alex. Keighley A Pioneer of the Pictorial Movement in Photography); famous Haworth artist Joseph Pighills, and Keighley artists Tom Cliffton Butterfield and Frances Watson Sunderland who taught at Keighley School of Art.

You will also be able to see some of Ray’s original paintings and artwork on display in the library. You can find out more about Ray Vintner and many other artists from the Bradford area on the fantastic website Not Just Hockney created and run by Colin Neville.

Here are a few images of the drawings done by visitors to our William Scruton day and the displays.