Bradford in Times Past by Alan Whitworth 1987

Description

A richly illustrated local history book, Alan Whitworth’s Bradford in Times Past offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s heritage. Published in 1987, it captures the transformation of Bradford through photographs, anecdotes, and historical commentary. A distinctive volume for readers interested in Yorkshire history, industrial heritage, and community identity.

Local Bradford History & Community Heritage

Bradford, once a powerhouse of the textile industry, has a proud and complex past. Whitworth’s work documents the city’s evolution, from its Victorian prosperity to its mid‑20th‑century changes, highlighting architecture, industry, and everyday life.

Books like this were produced to preserve local memory, often drawing on archives and personal collections. They remain valuable resources for historians, genealogists, and collectors of regional heritage.

Enthusiasts of Yorkshire history, industrial heritage, and local community studies continue to appreciate Whitworth’s book as a nostalgic artefact of regional publishing, valued for its detailed portrayal of Bradford’s identity.

Please see photos for condition.

Approx. size.  20cm high x 21cm wide
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Bradford in Times Past by Alan Whitworth 1987

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Description

A richly illustrated local history book, Alan Whitworth’s Bradford in Times Past offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s heritage. Published in 1987, it captures the transformation of Bradford through photographs, anecdotes, and historical commentary. A distinctive volume for readers interested in Yorkshire history, industrial heritage, and community identity.

Local Bradford History & Community Heritage

Bradford, once a powerhouse of the textile industry, has a proud and complex past. Whitworth’s work documents the city’s evolution, from its Victorian prosperity to its mid‑20th‑century changes, highlighting architecture, industry, and everyday life.

Books like this were produced to preserve local memory, often drawing on archives and personal collections. They remain valuable resources for historians, genealogists, and collectors of regional heritage.

Enthusiasts of Yorkshire history, industrial heritage, and local community studies continue to appreciate Whitworth’s book as a nostalgic artefact of regional publishing, valued for its detailed portrayal of Bradford’s identity.

Please see photos for condition.

Approx. size.  20cm high x 21cm wide

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