Collections
The photo archive is made up of four collections which have been acquired by Bradford Museums and Galleries.
- Belle Vue Studio
- In the 1950s Belle Vue Studio became a popular destination for those coming to work in Bradford from other parts of the world.
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View Belle Vue Studio photographs (10635 images)
- Through Our Lens
- Photographs taken by Bradford teenagers in 2020 and 2021, documenting their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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View Through Our Lens photographs (1998 images)
- C. H. Wood
- Through the twentieth century this renowned photographer and his company recorded life in the Bradford area and the north of England.
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View C. H. Wood photographs (5019 images)
- Christopher Pratt
- These images give a unique view of Bradford's society and industry prior to the First World War.
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View Christopher Pratt photographs (901 images)
- Bradford Heritage Recording Unit
- Set up in the 1980s, its aim was to create a photographic and oral record of those times in Bradford.
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View Bradford Heritage Recording Unit photographs (942 images)
- Bradford Museums' Collections
- Individuals and groups have donated smaller collections: older negatives, prints and photos taken more recently.
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View Bradford Museums' Collections photographs (460 images)