WITH renovations at the Bronte Birthplace in Thornton soon to begin, we’re taking a look back at the Bradford village over the years.

From the mighty Thornton Viaduct to the old swimming baths, the Cloggers as the old street looked in the 1970s and 80s, and the sweeping valley, enjoy this nostalgia journey through the historic village.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Thornton Labour Club in 1968Thornton Labour Club in 1968 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A scene from the past down The Cloggers A scene from the past down The Cloggers (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Boarded up houses along The CloggersBoarded up houses along The Cloggers (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A fight to save historic street The Cloggers?A fight to save historic street The Cloggers? (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Having fun at Thornton Baths in 1968Having fun at Thornton Baths in 1968 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Thornton Baths pictured in 1968. The baths closed in 2000 after 70 years Thornton Baths pictured in 1968. The baths closed in 2000 after 70 years (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Thornton Valley in 1979Thornton Valley in 1979 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Who remembers popular Italian restaurant Villa Roma?Who remembers popular Italian restaurant Villa Roma? (Image: Newsquest)Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Sweeping Thornton Valley pictured in 1970Sweeping Thornton Valley pictured in 1970 (Image: Newsquest)