We take you to a two part mini serious of the Old Bradford College Building on Great Horton Road, Bradford.
Its fulfilled its purpose and now has been given planning permission for future renovation.
In this video we talk about its history and its glamorous opening in 1882 and take you inside into the main hall.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
Date first listed: Grade II
09-Aug-1983
A big thanks to the new owners of the building that gave us permission to film inside!
23rd June 1882 saw the school unveiled by the Prince and Princess of Wales - the future King Edward VII and his Queen Consort Alexandra.
The rapid growth of the textiles industry in Bradford, and the steady stream of people coming into the city to work in the mills meant that leading non-conformists of the time felt morally obliged to improve the education of these workers, and a series of lectures and classes at the Mechanics’ Institute was established in 1832.
The school initially focussed on subjects of general education but the popularity of scientific and technical topics, fuelled by the dominance of the textile industries, meant that by 1863, professionally run classes, including textile topics had arrived. The need for a dedicated building to educate the population was sorely needed, and less than 20 years later, this need was fulfilled.
The visit by their Royal Highnesses, who had been guests of Titus Salt, brought great excitement to the city, where thousands gave a hearty Yorkshire welcome complete with flags, banners and triumphal arches lining their route from Saltaire to the Technical School.
The opening ceremony itself was a suitably grand affair, with the Prince of Wales presented with a gold key with which to open the door, followed by a lavish luncheon in their honour. Guests feasted on a six-course meal which included Severn Salmon en Mayonnaise, Chaudfroid of Pigeon a la Royal, Lobster Mayonnaise and a Pyramid of Prawns.
To commemorate the Prince and Princess’s visit to Bradford, a silk panel was produced, showing the building, Their Royal Highnesses and the city’s latin motto ‘Labor Omnia Vincit’ - ‘Hard Work Conquers All’, which can be seen in the University archive, along with a pamphlet detailing the events of the day.
Silk panel from 1882 commemorating Royal visit Front page of commemorative pamphlet from 1882 in honour of Royal visit
Julie Parry, Archivist at the University of Bradford says: “We are so fortunate here to have these items in our archive. It’s fascinating to be taken back 140 years and see how proud the city was of its journey to higher education, and how welcoming they were to the Royal couple.”
The iconic building on Great Horton Road, designed by architects Hope & Jardine, became part of Bradford College, and recently formed part of the set for 2021 British comedy film The Duke, starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent.
extract from University Of Bradford website
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 , 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁
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13 окт 2024
