Description
Join us for an enlightening talk from historian Aidan Enright delving into the intricate dynamics between the Bradford Irish community and William Edward Forster, the very person from whom Bradford Forster Square takes its name.
This deep dive will paint a vivid picture of the social landscape of the Bradford Irish, delve into the life and career of William Edward Forster and the pivotal role he played, and explore the intricate interplay between Forster, the volatile politics of Ireland, and the vibrant Bradford Irish community. Discover the alliances forged, conflicts navigated, and the lasting impact of these interactions on both local and national history.
Reflection Session
After the talk, join us for an optional reminiscence session of Bradford’s history and the Bradford Irish community, which offers a unique opportunity to share and celebrate your personal memories related to Bradford’s storied past. Whether it’s tales from your own experiences or stories passed down through generations, your contributions enrich our collective history.
So, we invite you to come share your stories and be part of Bradford’s living history.
About the Historian
Aidan Enright
Aidan hails from Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland, but lives in Saltaire on the outskirts of Bradford. As well as working as a Research Administrator at Leeds Beckett University, He is an historian of nineteenth-century Ireland and has published an award-winning book on the life of the Catholic Liberal MP and unionist, Charles Owen O’Conor (1838-1906). Broadly speaking, he is interested in liberal politics and political thought in Ireland and Britain, Irish and British imperial thinking and identities, and the political and cultural lives of the Irish in Britain.
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