Join writer and local historian, Irene Lofthouse, for a captivating journey into medieval Bradford, uncovering its roots through the street names we walk past every day.
Discover how Bradford was once known as ‘Broad Ford’, a name born from the wide river crossing that gave rise to the town. From Stott Hill to Church Bank, Ivegate to Westgate, and mysterious wells like Jacob’s Well and Sunbridge, Lofthouse explores how these names, many still in use, offer fascinating clues to the people, landscapes, and lives of the past.
Illustrated with old maps, sketches, and vivid storytelling, this talk reveals forgotten corners of Bradford’s early history, blending fact, folklore, and local memory.
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