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JB Priestley's Lost City

The opening sequence of Priestley's 1958 programme

In 1958 Bradford-born writer and broadcaster J. B. Priestley made a return journey to his hometown with a BBC film crew. Featured here are just some of the memorable Bradford scenes from the programme...

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	Bradford Nightlife 50s style "Astonishing how empty the streets are. It is only 8 o'clock. Hardly anybody is about...I suppose they all stay home now and look at TV or listen to the radio." Click here to see more!
	Terraces and cobbles Priestley did not return to live in Bradford after the First World War. He once wrote: "My Bradford ended in 1914." Click here to see more!
	To market, to market... When Priestley revisited in Bradford in 1958, the city's markets were thriving. Everything could be found there, and all sorts of people! Click here to see more!
	Curtain up! Of Bradford's theatres, Priestley said: "What wonderful talent you saw for your four pence." Click here to see more!

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