Bradford, Metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.
This metropolitan borough stretches across moorlands and valleys, encompassing several towns such as Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, and Ilkley within its boundaries. The area ranges from urban centers to rural edges, with industrial architecture sitting alongside open green spaces.
The area transformed from a small market town with a fulling mill in 1311 into a global textile manufacturing center during the nineteenth century. Industrial expansion brought immigrants from different regions who drove the growth of the urban landscape.
The National Science and Media Museum presents exhibitions and film festivals, leading to the designation as the first UNESCO City of Film. This role continues through screenings and events that shape how residents and visitors experience cinema throughout the area.
The University of Bradford and Bradford College provide higher education for students across different academic fields. Public transport links the towns within the area, making it easier to navigate between the centers and surrounding communities.
The borough includes Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing a Victorian industrial village model. The area counts around 5800 listed buildings in total, showing different periods of architecture across the landscape.
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