Hidden Bradford

Explore fascinating stories from Bradford.

Radio Leeds,13 episodes

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Three ghosts of Christmas
Author, Paul Weatherhead with three tales of ghostly goings-on in Bradford.
24 Dec 2025,9 mins
From air raids to The Beatles: Sunbridge Wells
Discover the story of Bradford’s hidden tunnels with a rock ’n’ roll past.
21 Dec 2025,7 mins
How Bradford sparked a political movement
Explore the Bradford roots of the Independent Labour Party.
14 Dec 2025,7 mins
Bradford City Hall: A monument to ambition
Discover the heritage, history & global links carved into City Hall’s stone walls.
07 Dec 2025,5 mins
The millionaires of the Wool Exchange
Explore Bradford’s rise as the worsted wool capital.
07 Dec 2025,8 mins
The ghost that saved Bradford
Paul Hodgson explores Bolling Hall's ghostly legends.
24 Feb 2025,6 mins
The Bradford Boar: Terror in the Woods
Historian Irene Lofthouse delves into Bradford's chilling boar legend.
17 Feb 2025,7 mins
St John’s in Clayton: ‘The Marble Church’
Historian Simon Valentine explores the rich history of St. John's Church in Bradford.
10 Feb 2025,7 mins
Bradford: The Last Stage for Sir Henry Irving
Irene Lofthouse unveils Sir Henry Irving's final, fateful night in Bradford.
03 Feb 2025,8 mins
Bolling Hall: Guardian of Bradford's history
Paul Hodgson leads you through the intriguing history of Bolling Hall.
10 Jan 2025,7 mins
Rediscovering Bradford's Somali Village
Dr. Fozia Bora delves into the captivating story of Bradford's 1904 Somali Village
10 Jan 2025,8 mins
Bradford Beck: The river that burst into flames
Historian Irene Lofthouse reveals Bradford Beck's history and its impact on the city.
09 Jan 2025,7 mins
Bradford City Hall: Hollywood & Houdini
Historian Simon Valentine explores Bradford City Hall's courts and cells.
09 Jan 2025,8 mins