Vacationing In Bradford – West Yorkshire Is Rich With History And Fun

Vacationing In Bradford – West Yorkshire Is Rich With History And Fun

Who has not heard of the famous fairy photos from 1917, that 2 cousins took in their garden here in Bradford? Arthur Conan Doyle was even sure the photos were real and even met the 2 girls. No proof could be developed that either proved or disproved their realism until 1983 and Elise came forth to clear the slate.

Elise admitted they were faked by using fairy cut outs they had found in a book and then stuck on the long thin hat pins of the day in the ground and when the wind blew it mimicked their movement. One manned the camera while the other pretended to interact with the wee fairy folks. Truly one of the funniest and longest believed hoaxes in history I think.

If you are a lover of art and photography then you should visit The National Museum of Photography Film and TV. Here you will find exhibitions of photographic art, TV and photography history and view the IMAX first hand.

For nineteenth and twentieth century British artists collections go to the Cartwright Hall. These are some of the best British works of art of their day.

Bradford even has a great theatre called The Alhambra which has all styles of performing shows and plays year round. To see whats playing when your in town just stop on by.

Ilkley village is a Victorian Village that looks as if it was frozen in time. The streets, shops etc. All have that antique Victorian feel to them and look. The restaurant’s’s serve wonderful tasty foods some of which may have even been eaten in the old times as well. There are boutiques and even more to explore around the panoramic countryside.

Hawarth is where you will find anything and everything Bronte. That is because this is the Bronte sister’s home were some of their most well known pieces were written and their imaginations took flight, you can almost see Wuthering Heights when looking across the meadows.

If you have a child that loves trains or even a grown child that loves them then taking a ride on an authentic working steam train is something you have to do. You can find this train at The Keighley Worth Valley Railway. While riding along take in the beautiful views along the countryside as you flow by.

Bradford’s Saltaire Village is a vintage haven. Here everything being sold or crafted is either real vintage or looks like the real things. Clothing, furniture, accessories, music, art, jewelry and so much more is all around in the quaint and eclectic shops here.

Anytime you come to Bradford – West Yorkshire for vacation you will leave wanting to stay longer and come back for more.

The small Yorkshire town of Ilkley like the rest of Britain was covered in snow during December 09 and January 10. This film is a short record of the snow cover in the town during this period.
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