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 was the UK's officially designated City of Culture for 2025.

Having produced many famous authors (from the Bronte sisters to J.B. Priestley and more contemporary writers such as John Braine, classical composers such as Delius, singers and musicians such as Kiki Dee, Tasmin Archer, Gareth Gates and Kimberley Walsh of Girls' Aloud, groups such as Black Lace (famous for their novelty party hit "Agadoo"), Smokie ("Living Next Door to Alice") and Terrorvision ("Tequila!") the illusionist Dynamo and of course David Hockney (arguably the world's greatest living artist), the City of Bradford had of course already made significant contributions to the literary, musical and visual arts at the local, national and international level.

Being home to Britain's National Science and Media Museum, the Peace Museum and the Bronte Birthplace in Thornton (besides a wide range of other museums, art galleries and theatres), the city has much to offer the eager "culture vulture" - whether interested in the historical perspective or a more contemporary theme.

Various sculptures and other artworks sprang up in the city centre and the wider local area as part of the 2025 City of Culture celebrations, including the "Tower of Now" and various art installations on Penistone Hill near Haworth.

Other Bradford district websites and arts related web pages

Bradford (general information about the city and its surrounding area)
Saltaire Village (a UNESCO designated world heritage site)
Haworth (where the Brontes lived and wrote their classic novels)
Thornton (where the Brontes were born)
Bronte Country (general information about the local area)
Saltaire Arts Trail - event held annually in Saltaire
Saltaire Festival - event held annually in Saltaire
The Yorkshire Dales (the city's nearby national park)
The North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast (further afield, but still worth a visit!)

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