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  City of Bradford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.
Bradford is the district with the fourth highest percentage of Muslims in Britain (16.1% compared to an average of 3.0%).
The current borough boundaries date from April 1, 1974, when the county borough of Bradford was merged with the borough of Keighley, the urban districts of Baildon, Bingley, Denholme, Ilkley, Shipley and Silsden, along with part of Queensbury and Shelf urban district and part of Skipton Rural District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_of_Bradford   (586 words)

  
 Bradford
Welcome to Bradford, an industrial city on the edge of the moors of the Britain's West Yorkshire Pennines and in the heart of Bronte Country - where the Bronte sisters were born and lived and wrote their classic novels.
The city is well connected with the outside world, having a short motorway (the M606) linking it to the M62 trans-Pennine route, and having no less than two main railway stations at Forster Square and Bradford Interchange in the city centre (the latter also containing an integrated and recently refurbished bus station).
Bradford is also famous as the location of the UK's National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, the Industrial Museum, the Colour Museum (run by the Society of Dyers and Colourists), Bolling Hall, the Alhambra theatre, and the Priestley Centre for the Arts.
www.city-of-bradford.com /welcome.html   (443 words)

  
 Bradford, England, Pictures
Bradford, city, in the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, northern England.
The city, which was formed in 1974 and incorporates the towns of Keighley and Shipley, is crossed by the Aire River.
Bradford is the chief English worsted-manufacturing and wool-trade center.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Bradford_city.html   (181 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Half-time Report - Manchester City v Bradford City
Bradford would have to improve significantly to make Prior pay and they had taken just one point and scored just one goal on their four previous away trips.
City created the first chance on the break when Dickov, who won his first Scotland cap last week, released Danny Tiatto on the left and his drive from the narrow angle was well held by Matt Clarke.
Bradford responded and Benito Carbone cut in from the left before hitting a shot which was deflected well wide for a corner.
soccernet.com /england/2000/20001014/reports/mancity_bradford_half.html   (622 words)

  
 The City of Bradford - University of Bradford
Bradford's early growth and prosperity was built on the wool and textile trade; and at one time it was known as the wool capital of the world.
One of city's most popular attractions is the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, situated close to the University campus, incorporating the 52ft-deep and 64ft-wide IMAX screen.
Bradford's annual Festival, described by the Arts Council as the best of its kind in the country, brings a wealth of international and multicultural talent to the city and includes a spectacular Mela (an Asian bazaar cum music-and-dance event lasting a whole weekend) in one of the city's parks.
www.bradford.ac.uk /external/geninfo/city.php   (654 words)

  
 Bradford City Women's Football Club
This time it was city who went on to score at the death when Yaz used her strength to hold off a defender before shooting and scoring in the bottom left hand corner.
City looked much the better team and were rewarded after only 14 minutes when Super Yaz picked up the ball on the edge of the area, cut it back to Heather who duly volleyed in, one nil.
City continued to press however and again took the lead when an Ellena corner was cleared, but only as far as Heather who once again did the honours firing low and hard into the corner to go in at half time with a one goal advantage.
www.bcwfc.com /results.html   (3600 words)

  
 City of Bradford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bradford was one of the many English cities which really came into its own in the Industrial Revolution.
Bradford's textile industry dates back as far as the thirteenth century, but it was not until the nineteenth century that it became world famous.
Sandstone, Bradford's local stone, provided an excellent resource for the building of the mills, and the large population of West Yorkshire meant there was a readily available workforce.
www.lovemytown.co.uk /CityProfiles/Bradford   (411 words)

  
 Bradford City Water Authority - A Brief History
Operation of a public water supply system by the City of Bradford began in 1881, with the purchase of a small well-water-supplied private system which served a few of the early industies in the community and the homes of residents who worked in the industries.
Therefore, in 1955 the Bradford City Water Authority was created and charged, as its initial project, with the acquistion of the land, planning and construction of the proposed new reservoir.
During 1986, the City of Bradford and the Authority reached agreement to terminate the long-standing Agreement of Lease.
www.bradfordwater.com /page2.html   (1110 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Manchester City v Bradford City
Bradford, who have recorded just one point and one goal on their travels this season, were enjoying their fair share of possession without testing the fit-again Nicky Weaver in the City goal.
City showed Carbone how it's done when they doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time from a free-kick just outside the Bradford box after Stuart McCall had handled the ball.
Bradford showed little sign of pulling a goal back and their plight was eloquently summed up when Windass completely fluffed a good headed chance from Carbone's teasing cross.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20001014/reports/mancity_bradford_full.html   (842 words)

  
 Bradford City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bradford was given its Charter as a City in July 1897, just 6 weeks before Victoria Lodge was consecrated, and in 100 years Bradford City has seen many changes, so in turn their effects have been reflected in Bradford Freemasonry.
In 1907 the chief citizen of Bradford was raised to the title of Lord Mayor.
Bradford was founded on "hard graft" and the members of the Bradford Lodges were representative of this breed of man that the environment produced; hard-working, honest, trustworthy and down to earth.
www.jawatson.demon.co.uk /victoria/victoria3.htm   (393 words)

  
 University of Bradford: The City of Bradford
Bradford is one of the least expensive student environments in the country.
Bradford owes its modern existence to the Industrial Revolution and the textile trade, which drew in people from across the world: Germans at the turn of the century, Poles, Ukrainians and other eastern Europeans after the last war, and Asians in the past few decades.
Bradford is essentially a Victorian creation, built on the growth of the textile trade in the latter half of the 19th century.
www.brad.ac.uk /university/ugpros2001/general/city.htm   (1659 words)

  
 The City of Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2004
Bradford City Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the City of Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2004" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
The Electoral Registration Officer[10] for the city shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
The areas of the new city and parish wards are demarcated on the map described in article 2.
www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si2004/20040122.htm   (1880 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Bradford Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bradford is the major settlement in the City of Bradford, in the north of England in th...
Bradford is the major settlement in the City of Bradford, in the north of England in the county of West Yorkshire.
Bradford was the birthplace of the writers J.
www.ipedia.com /bradford.html   (280 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Bradford, city, England (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Bradford has an important wool exchange, along with the making of other fabrics (including synthetics).
The city of Bradford is home to a large number of Britain's Pakistani population.
The Univ. of Bradford, Bradford Technical College, Bradford Regional College of Art, and Margaret McMillan Memorial College of Education are there.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/BradfdEng.html   (264 words)

  
 BBC ON THIS DAY | 11 | 1985: Fans killed in Bradford stadium fire
At least 52 people are known to have died and many are missing after fire engulfed the Bradford City football stadium.
The match began in an atmosphere of celebration as Bradford City, who had just been promoted to the second division, were about to play Lincoln City watched by more than 11,000 fans.
On Saturday 11 May 2002, the 17th anniversary of the disaster, a memorial with the names of those who lost their lives was dedicated at the new entrance to the redeveloped Sunwin stand.
news.bbc.co.uk /onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/11/newsid_2523000/2523561.stm   (519 words)

  
 BBC - Coventry and Warwickshire Sport - City 0 Bradford 2
Not even the introduction of new signing Matt Jansen could stop City's slide away from the play-off zone with their fourth straight defeat.
City showed signs of recovery with some good play through the game, but Bradford caught them napping twice to take the spoils.
Having weathered the onslaught, Bradford then came within inches of doubling their lead when a superb 20-yard effort from Claus Jorgensen smacked against the woodwork with Hyldgaard well and truly beaten.
www.bbc.co.uk /coventry/sport/clubs/coventrycity_fc/reports/2003/02/city-0-bradford-2.shtml   (397 words)

  
 Soccer365   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Defender Tony Butler is Bristol City boss Brian Tinnion's only absentee for the visit of Bradford.
Tommy Doherty returned to the bench for the game with Tranmere after recovering from illness and will be pushing for a place in the starting line-up.
Bradford striker Andy Cooke has received international clearance and could make his debut at Ashton Gate.
www.soccer365.com /EUROPEAN_NEWS/Match_Previews/page_127_89181.shtml   (213 words)

  
 Bradford City Football Club
Feb 12 2003: Bradford City have taken 3 players on trial, they are Canadian international Brad Parker, Michael Simpkins (a 24 year old defender who was recently released by Cardiff) and 20 year old Man U winger Ben Muirhead.
He had decided to leave to take the youth team coach's job at Bradford City, but he is now going to stay at Scarborough.
Tod comes in because his club, Bradford City, can't afford to pay Dunfermline Athletic the £25,000 they would owe them if he made one more appearance for the Bantams first team.
www.football-rumours.com /bradford.html   (257 words)

  
 Bradford City News
Rovers take on Bradford City at Prenton Park on Friday looking to build on their recent good form and maintain their unbeaten start to the season at home.
A cross from the former Bradford City player appeared to strike the arm of Matthieu Louis-Jean but the visitors' appeals for a penalty were quickly waved away by referee Keith Wright.
City misfit Dele Adebola could be leaving Highfield Road for good after Bradford City have offered the striker a permanent contract.
rss.topix.net /world-soccer/bradford-city   (304 words)

  
 BBC - England Webcams - Bradford city centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bradford lies at the edge of the moors in the West Yorkshire Pennines.
Today most of the older textile mills and some of the heavier industries have closed, but Bradford remains one of the north's important cities.
David Hockney was born in Bradford and retains strong links with the city.
bbc.co.uk /england/webcams/city_views/bradford_city_centre_webcam.shtml   (132 words)

  
 Bradford & District - Bradford news, Bradford sport, Bradford info from the Telegraph & Argus.
Bradford and District - Bradford news, Bradford sport, Bradford info from the Telegraph and Argus.
A Bradford businessman wept as he stepped inside a hospital seething with people injured in the South Asian earthquake.
Jobs could be lost as Bradford's economy faces further difficulties in the coming months, Bradford Chamber of Commerce has warned in its latest quarterly survey.
www.thisisbradford.co.uk   (213 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Bradford, city, United States, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The growth of the city was initiated by the discovery of oil (c.1871), but oil-related industries have been eclipsed by diverse manufacturing, including cigarette lighters, machinery, and lumber products.
A campus of the Univ. of Pittsburgh is in the city.
Nearby are Allegheny National Forest (with its dam and reservoir) and Allegany State Park (N.Y.); the area is popular for hunting and fishing.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/BradfdUS.html   (194 words)

  
 Bradford - City of Culture
Inspired by a rich and diverse cultural history, the City of Bradford in the heart of West Yorkshire's Bronte Country recently put forward a bid to be considered for the title of European City of Culture in 2008.
Special events include the Ilkley Literature Festival (which is held in nearby Ilkley), the Bingley Show, the Bradford Festival, and the Bradford Mela.
Although not making it to the final shortlist, Bradford's thriving arts scene and its diverse multicultural influences have made the city a worthy contender for the culture title, and as such Eagle Intermedia Publishing Ltd. is proud to have supported the bid through the active involvement of its Bronte Country and City of Bradford websites.
www.bronte-country.com /city-of-culture   (335 words)

  
 icWales - Cardiff City v Bradford City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In his second spell with Bradford City, having started his professional career with home town club Hull City.
Cardiff City: 4-1 Earnshaw, 5-1 Campbell, 11-2 Lee, 6-1 Collins, 9-1 Bowen, Kavanagh, 12-1 Robinson, Whalley, Maxwell, 20-1 Bonner, 25-1 Boland and Gabbidon, 28-1 Vidmar, 33-1 Barker.
Bradford City fought back from 2-0 down to draw against Norwich City, but I'm going for a Cardiff City win.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0600soccer/0900cardiffcity/content_objectid=13296563_method=full_siteid=50082_headline=-Cardiff-City-v-Bradford-City-name_page.html   (341 words)

  
 Bradford & District Learning Partnership - City of Bradford YMCA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bradford and District Learning Partnership - City of Bradford YMCA
Full course workbooks are provided to students to support the tutor lead courses.We will, subject to interest, provide out of normal hours study sessions for those who require it.Wherever possible, we hope to provide Crèche facilities as required.
The City of Bradford YMCA is a registered Charity and aims to provide opportunities for lifelong learning, for all individuals.
www.bradfordchamber.co.uk /ecdl/ymca.htm   (113 words)

  
 Bradford CAMRA Pages
Bradford MP Marsha Singh attended the festival on the Saturday evening which gave the Branch and Chair Kerr Kennedy the opportunity to raise several campaign issues.
The Bradford Branch of CAMRA is an active group of members and supporters with regular social meetings, rambles and brewery trips.
The City Gent was one of the very first of the Footbal fanzines and continues to be the voice of Bantam progressivism.
www.bradfordcamra.freeserve.co.uk   (1283 words)

  
 Bradford: City for peace
We work to encourage that, to develop new projects, such as a peace garden, peace awards and a peace festival, and eventually, to have Bradford recognised officially as a City For Peace.
Bradford: City for Peace is a network of Bradford people who work for peace at the grassroots level.
Bradford: City for Peace held a day conference in February 2003, at which a steering group was set up.
www.cityforpeace.org.uk   (343 words)

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