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Bradford Made: Local Stories for Learners

Resources for ages 5-18, unearthing the hidden histories and untold stories of Bradford’s diverse communities.

A red rable with lots of biscuits and baking items. There is a tray in the centre with colourful biscuits, a rolling pin and a biscuit tin.

A Spoonful of Sugar: Bradford’s Sweet Traditions

Learn about two significant Bradford migration histories through the stories of two families - and food!

Behind the Brontës: The Life of Nancy de Garrs

Uncover the life of Nancy de Garrs, the Brontë family Nanny and housekeeper.

A black and white image of a woman and a man weaving fabric in a mill.

Lost Mills: Working Lives in Bradford and Keighley’s Textile Mills

Explore the voices and experiences of Bradford and Keighley’s textile workers in the 1970s and 80s.

Victor Wedderburn: Bradford in Full Colour

Find out about the life and work of Victor Wedderburn, who took photographs of the community living in Manningham, Bradford, in the 1980s.

Who’s Cooking Now and Then? The History of Bradford Dinner Ladies

Learn about the history of Bradford's pioneering dinner ladies.

Design Your Own Heritage Walk

This Bradford on Foot Activity Pack is a collection of materials to support learners in discovering their own locality on foot.

Support learners from age 3-11 (EYFS-KS2) to discover their natural and built heritage through exploring and mapping their surroundings.

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Bradford City Stadium Fire – 40th Anniversary Activity Pack

Bring local history to your learners as we mark the 40th anniversary of the tragic Bradford City stadium fire.

This pack includes resources and activities designed to help your learners understand the events of 11 May 1985.

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We Will Sing: write a Letter to the Future

This activity pack invites learners to write themselves a letter.

As part of Ann Hamilton’s exhibition We Will Sing at Salts Mill, this learning resource is suitable for ages 5+, including KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4, and supports learners to get involved with the exhibition and write their own Letter to the Future.

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'How to...' drawing guides

Part of DRAW! with David Hockney

We’ve teamed up with local artists to learn their techniques and tips that get us all drawing. Explore our series of ‘How to’ videos and download drawing free resources to have a go yourself.

Suitable for learners of all ages.

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Bradford Glow learning resources

This collection of resources for learners of all ages is inspired by the Bradford 2025 brand, including its colours.

Dive in to activities all about Bradford and the UK City of Culture, and explore the places we live in these free learning resources.

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