Description
Discover some of Bradford’s architectural wonders and the amazing stories behind them on this illuminating tour.
Take the iconic Wool Exchange building, for instance. Designed in a Venetian Gothic style and completed in 1867, it was described as a “secular paean to Bradford’s role as the hub of the world’s wool trade”. Today, it’s probably the most stunning bookshop in the country.
From the Alhambra Theatre, which takes its name from the palace in Granada, to St George’s Hall, one of the oldest concert halls still in use in Europe, Bradford is full of fantastic buildings, and Graham Kemp – author, architect enthusiast and proud Bradfordian – knows everything there is to know about them. Join him on this tour of some of the city’s hidden, and not so hidden, gems.
This is an outdoor walking tour. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
About the Speaker
Graham Kemp
Graham Kemp, a mechanical engineer by profession, hails from Bradford but currently resides in the picturesque World Heritage location of Saltaire. Throughout his career, he specialised in designing and executing optical fibre communication networks. After retiring, he indulged in his love for the Yorkshire countryside and documented his experiences of various walks, eventually publishing a companion guide to the Bradford Millennium Way circular walks. He now spends some of working part-time at Salts Mill Gallery and Bookshop.
Join Our Mailing List
By submitting this form you agree to our Privacy Policy and to receive marketing emails, including e-newsletters and event updates from Bradford Literature Festival.