Bradford History Afternoon Lectures
Bradford Local Studies Library

‘Is your house called Windyridge? Willie Riley (1866-1961), famous Bradford author’
an illustrated talk by David Copeland
Thursday 27th November, 2.15pm

“W. (Willie) Riley, 1866-1961, was a Bradford businessman and later in life a best-selling author, mainly of novels, most being set in his beloved Yorkshire. The talk will tell the story of the remarkable life of Willie Riley, and about his books. In this Year of Bradford, City of Culture, it is good to remember one of Bradford’s illustrious and remarkable men of culture.”

These talks are given by members and supporters of FoBALS (Friends of Bradford Archives & Local Studies) with Bradford Local Studies Library and West Yorkshire Archives Bradford.
Doors open at 2pm for a 2:15pm start.

Free entry to all events. Booking essential.