Representing Bradford in Pictures and Words
Representing Bradford in Words and Pictures
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Public ProgrammesSaturday SchoolsSCHOOL OF LIFELONG EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Title:Representing Bradford in Words and Pictures
Date:Saturday 16 June 2012
Tutor:Paul Jennings and George Sheeran
Venue:Escalate,F Floor, Richmond Building, University of Bradford
This Saturday school looks at how the town and city of Bradford have been viewed over the centuries by writers, artists, photographers and historians. It will range from its earliest years through its nineteenth-century zenith as Worstedopolis into the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of the celebrated such as J B Priestley to less well known observers of the city and its people.
Programme
09.45Registration
10.00Welcome and Introduction
Paul Jennings
10.15Bradford in memory and imagination Paul Jennings
11.15Break
11:45 The northern city in painting
George Sheeran
12.45Lunch
13.45Bradford and the historians
Paul Jennings
15.00Break
15.15Bradford in Photographs
George Sheeran
16.15Concluding remarks
16.30Close
Fee:£21 (£16retired people in receipt of a State pension, University of Bradford staff, claimants, plus a limited number of places for University of Bradford students at £5 per place). The fee does not include lunch – you are asked to bring a packed lunch or alternatively there are several cafes and pubs close to the University. Tea and coffee will be available at breaks and lunchtime but not at registration.
Enquiries: Tel: (01274) 234009, email:
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Saturday 16 June 2012
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Return to: Community Engagement, School of Lifelong Education and Development, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, BD7 1DP. Places can also be reserved by emailing the above details to
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HOW TO FIND US
Road Bradford is connected to the national motorway network via the M62 and the M606. Best routes into Bradford are:
From the south, east or west of Bradford – M62 and M606.
From the north-west of Bradford – A629/A650 via Skipton and Keighley.
From the north-east – A1 or A19, and reach Bradford via the A59 and then the A658 south of Harrogate.
Coachservices connect most parts of the country to Bradford’s Travel Interchange.
Rail Bradford Interchange and Forster Square stations have extensive rail links, though many involve changing at Leeds.
Buses 610/1/2/3/4 leave from Market Street – bus signposted Great Horton at regular intervals during the day, and pass the main campus about 5 minutes later.
TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY FROM THE CITY CENTRE
Walking from the Interchange takes about 15 minutes. Come out of the Interchange, down the hill, across the crossing and turn left in front of City Hall. Cross the road and walk left towards the Alhambra Theatre. Turn right up Great Horton Road just before the Alhambra Theatre. The University is about 300 metres up this hill, beyond the College.
Car parking
There is unrestricted car parking on the University car parks on Saturdays. There are several parking spaces and a car park next to the Richmond Building, these are best approached from the North-East along Tumbling Hill Street. There are more spaces in the car parks off Longside lane, which should be reached from Shearbridge Road. To pass through the barriers, please use the push-button intercom to tell Security staff that you are attending theDayschool.
Cancellation
In certain circumstances, eg low enrolment, the University reserves the right to cancel the Dayschool. If we have to cancel the event, the University’s liability will be restricted to refund of fees. If you wish to cancel your booking, please contact Community Engagement as soon as possible on (01274) 234009 or email at . For cancellations received up to a week before the eventa credit note will be issued, however no refund will be made for cancellations received within a week of the event starting or for non-attendance on the day.