Crowds are expected to enjoy Bradford's heritage in a special weekend of events next month.

The four-day Heritage Open Days event, from September 12 to 15, celebrates the city's history with guided tours through some of its most magnificent buildings.

The Paper Hall, Barkerend Road, is new on the list of attractions, which also includes the Telegraph & Argus building, Bradford Cathedral and Little Germany.

The Paper Hall is a fine example of 17th century architecture, which once belonged to a yeoman.

The building has now been restored for commercial purposes.

Visitors are welcome from 9.30am to noon on Saturday, September 13.

The celebrations will begin with a traditional rides funfair in Centenary Square from Friday, September 12 to Saturday, September 13.

And at nearby City Hall on September 13, the Lord Mayor's rooms, Council chamber, banqueting hall, former law courts and a display of civic silver along with an illustrative talk by local historian David Moorhouse on the hall and its heritage can be enjoyed between 10am and 4pm.

One of the highlights of the weekend will be period re-enactments of historical trials in the old Law Courts in City Hall.

Participating venues will be linked by a free bus service on Saturday, September 13.

The event has been organised by Bradford City Centre Management and forms part of the national Heritage Open Days, co-ordinated by Civic Trust.

Councillor Simon Cooke, Bradford Council's executive member for corporate and regeneration, who is pictured outside the Paper Hall, said: "Bradford is a keen supporter of this popular free event which gives local people and visitors a unique insight into the city's finest landmarks."

Bradford photographer Martin Palliser will be displaying a selection of photographs of places in and around Bradford in City Hall on Saturday, September 13 between 1pm and 4pm.

Photographs of celebrities who have visited the city over the years will also be featuring.

Free information guides are available from Bradford Tourist Information Centre, local libraries and other public information points or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.