West Yorkshire Local History | Bradford Through Time

Download our pack today – it is completely FREE and with the wide range of activities inside, you are bound to find something suitable for your class. https://tpet.co.uk/downloads/bradford... Discover the rich history of Bradford with our engaging educational video. Join us on a journey through time as we explore how Bradford has changed from a prehistoric settlement to a vibrant, multicultural city in West Yorkshire. We begin with the earliest evidence of human life in the area, from flint tools at Wheatlands Grove to Neolithic axe trading and Bronze Age burials at Ashbourne Gardens. Next, we uncover the story of the Brigantes tribe and how Roman roads and coins link Bradford to ancient global trade. As we move into medieval times, we trace Anglo-Saxon Bradford, where the “broad ford” gave the town its name. Discover the founding of St Peter’s—now Bradford Cathedral, and learn how Ilbert de Lacy and a Market Charter helped the village grow. By the 14th century, mills lined the streets and annual fairs made Bradford a local hub. Then, witness Bradford’s incredible industrial rise. From kersey cloth weaving during the plague to becoming known as Worstedopolis in the 1800s, the town was transformed by wool mills, canals, turnpikes, and the railway. Learn about reformers like Richard Oastler and innovators like Titus Salt, who built Saltaire in 1853. The 20th century brings war and remembrance. Follow the story of the Bradford Pals in WW1, and see how the Bradford War Memorial honours their legacy. In WW2, the city faced bombings, evacuations, and women’s munitions work, with 682 lives lost commemorated in the Book of Remembrance. Finally, we explore Bradford’s multicultural history, from Flemish weavers and Little Germany to the opening of the first mosque in 1958 and Grand Mosque in 2014. Celebrate figures like Mohammed Ajeeb, the UK's first Asian Lord Mayor, and landmarks like the Mughal Gardens in Lister Park. With engaging visuals and clear narration, this video is the perfect way to support learning about Bradford’s diverse and inspiring history. Our Bradford history pack, produced in partnership with Historic England, includes everything that you need to complete a local history study in your school based on how Bradford developed as a town! The pack is broken down into easy to follow folders so you can pick and choose which areas you wish to focus on with your class. We also provide an overarching teaching overview, so if you wanted to use the whole pack with your class, it could easily be included in your teaching and planning. The pack covers Bradford through the ages, including: • Who were the first people to live in the Bradford area • What factors and events shaped the early development of Bradford • How did Bradford become an international centre of the textile industry • What was the impact of the World Wars on Bradford • What role has migration played in Bradford's history Teacher’s Pet is proud to be working alongside Historic England, to allow teachers in and around Bradford, to enjoy our range of Local History resources. Who are Historic England? Historic England protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we’ve come from as a nation. We care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them. At Historic England Education we want every child to be inspired by their local heritage and every teacher to have brilliant resources to use inside and outside the classroom. Our Heritage Schools programme aims to help school children develop an understanding of their local heritage and its significance to make sure that: Children develop a sense of pride in where they live Children understand their local heritage and how it relates to the national story Teachers are more confident in making effective use of local heritage resources in delivering the curriculum Local historic context is embedded in the school’s curriculum Heritage providers are more connected to the needs of local schools Parents are engaged in their children’s learning Communities are more deeply involved in the life of the school 🐶 - WEBSITE: https://www.tpet.co.uk 🕹️ - ARCADE: https://www.tpet.co.uk/arcade 😃 - WELLBEING: https://tpet.co.uk/hub/childrens-ment... 👥 - FACEBOOK:   / teacherspetuk   🐦 - TWITTER:   / teacherspetuk   📸 - INSTAGRAM:   / tpetuk   0:23 Who were the first people to live in Bradford? 1:27 Did the Romans come to Bradford? 1:42 What was Bradford like in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times? 2:45 How did the wool trade shape Bradford? 3:16 How did the railway change Bradford? 3:34 Who was Titus Salt and what is Saltaire? 3:55 What were the Bradford Pals in World War 1? 4:36 What happened to Bradford in World War 2?