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A Somali Village in Lister Park

4 Sep 2025

11:00 - 12:00

The Beacon at Lister Park

Find out about this popular attraction at the 1904 Great Exhibition.

In 1904, as part of the Great Exhibition, a group of Somali men, women and children came to Bradford and lived in a model village in Lister Park. They attracted an enormous number of visitors. Join this talk to hear about the stories and experiences of this forgotten group, Bradford’s earliest-known Muslim community.

Presented by Professors Fozia Bora and Christopher Gaffney.

Ticket Information

General Free

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Venue Details

The Beacon at Lister Park

Lister Park, North Park Road
BD9 4NS

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