Prior to the nineteenth century Bradford was very much a backwater After that it was to become the metropolis of the worsted industry & enjoyed a prosperity scarcely equalled by any other portion of the kingdom It was said at the time that the real energy of Yorkshire centred in Bradford The times of growth were astounding & in 1897 when the town received its city status Bradford truly was magnificent Wherever you go in Bradford you cannot escape its rich industrial past Many of the old mills remain either converted to housing or awaiting demolition Bradford Through Time goes to show us in many ways what we have lost many of the older images display a way of life that appears rich & energetic with a real pride You may be forgiven for thinking in some cases that we have gone backwards & not forwards in time