Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, BD1 1NN.
These talks are given by members of FoBALS (Friends of Bradford Archives & Local Studies) with Bradford Local Studies Library and West Yorkshire Archives Bradford.
Doors open at 1pm for a 1.15pm start. Free entry to all events.
For more information or to book a place please telephone or email Bradford Local Studies Library, Telephone 01274 433688, Email: local.studies@bradford.gov.uk
Tish Lawson: ‘History of Bradford Theatres’
Thursday 26th October
Well-known archivist and local historian, Tish Lawson will speak about the history and development of the different theatres in Bradford from the early part of the 20th century.
As the home of pantomime, Bradford theatres were the venue for the shows of Francis Laidler known as ‘the King of Panto’.
Sue Steel: ‘Bradford Union Workhouse records’
Thursday 30th November
Come along to hear Sue Steel, Chair of Bradford Family History Society, talk about Bradford Poor Law Union workhouse and its records. These are held by West Yorkshire Archives (Bradford) and include Admissions, Discharges, Births, Baptisms, Deaths and Punishments.
Hear about the Society’s Heritage Project to transcribe some of these records and stories about the people living inside the workhouse.
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