Bradford History Lunchtime Lectures – Mary Twentyman: ‘James Parker, his books and illustrations’. An illustrated talk.

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024Bradford Libraries Leave a comment

Thursday 25th January, 1.15pm, Bradford Local Studies Library
Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, BD1 1NN.

James Parker published his book ‘Illustrated Rambles from Hipperholme to Tong’ in 1904. In it he focused on Bradford and villages to the south of the city.

James Parker’s work includes a wide range of articles on subjects such as: ‘Opening of the Bradford Exhibition by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales’, ‘Opening of the Cartwright Hall by Lord Masham, and the Lister Family’, ‘Life of Dr Cartwright’ and an ‘Interesting History of the Bradford Trade’.

The speaker, Mary Twentyman is a well-known local and family historian and organiser of Low Moor Local History Group,

Come along and find out about this remarkable man James Parker, how he conducted his research and illustrated his books.

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 but booking is essential.

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

Bradford History Lunchtime Lectures

December 20, 2023Bradford Libraries Leave a comment

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. Booking essential

Mary Twentyman: ‘Nosey Parker’ The story of James Parker, author of ‘Illustrated Rambles from Hipperholme to Tong’
• Thursday 25th January

Dr Simon Ross Valentine: ‘The Royal Statues of Bradford City Hall: a history lesson in stone’
• Thursday 29th February

Janet Senior: ‘Freemen of the City of Bradford’
• Thursday 21st March

Bob Duckett: ‘Book Treasures in Local Studies’
• Thursday 25th April

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.

A-Z of Ilkley Talk

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Bradford Libraries Leave a comment

Mark Hunnebell will be talking about his latest book; A-Z of Ilkley. Places, People History.

Ilkley Library
Friday 17th November
11am

Free Entry. Just turn up on the day.

Bradford History Lunchtime Lectures

October 10, 2023Bradford Libraries Leave a comment

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 26^th 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’.

Alhambra Theatre poster for Mother Goose

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.

Family History Drop-in Session

September 18, 2023Bradford Libraries Leave a comment

Do you have any problems or need help getting started with tracing your family tree? – we’ll try and help you out!

:at Bradford Local Studies Library (side of Margaret McMillan Tower, Prince’s Way, BD1 1NN)
Thursday 21^st September between 10.00am and 12noon.

The Drop-In will be facilitated by members of the Bradford Family History Society and are free of charge, but you are encouraged to consider becoming a member.