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Bradford, Metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.

Bradford spans 143 square miles across moorlands and valleys, containing several towns including Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, and Ilkley within its boundaries.

The area transformed from a small market town with a fulling mill in 1311 into a global textile manufacturing center during the nineteenth century.

The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford presents exhibitions and film festivals, leading to its designation as the first UNESCO City of Film.

The University of Bradford and Bradford College provide higher education opportunities for over 20,000 students across multiple academic disciplines.

Bradford features 5,800 listed buildings, including Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing an industrial village model from the Victorian era.

Location: West Yorkshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Bradford

Address: Bradford, UK Bradford

Website: http://bradford.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.79200,-1.75400

Latest update: July 22, 2025 09:22

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