Gathering

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Gathering

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Eastbrook Hall, Leeds Rd, Bradford BD1 5AE, UK (53°47′36″N, 1°44′46″W)

This could be the gathering of people to watch the memorial stones be laid in the new Eastbrook Hall. Building of Eastbrook Hall began 1902 and opened in 1904. Foundation stones were laid in June 1902. Memorial Stones were laid in October 1902. 13 people laid memorial stones (incl. Miss Ruth Pratt, C. Pratt ,the photographer's, sister). A time capsule was placed in a cavity beneath an unmarked stone. Everyone who paid 10s 6d (72 people) were allowed to lay a brick. see T&A article April 1958 and The Eastbrook Centenary Souvenir page 88 for further info. Bradford archives 67D86/1 there is an A4 booklet from the ceremonies with listings of the day's events.

Year

1903

Creator

Christopher Pratt

Image filename

315-043

Collection

Christopher Pratt