As has so often been lamented, many splendid pieces of architecture were swept away in the orgy of demolition which accompanied the reshaping of Bradford city centre in the 1960s. However, there is plenty which survived. It should be cherished as an important part of Bradford's cultural heritage.

The problem is that no-one has done a stock-take of these examples of architectural excellence or individuality. Ask most people to name the buildings or sites that spring to mind in this context and the usual candidates will emerge: Lister's Mill, City Hall, Saltaire, Cartwright Hall, much of Little Germany, St George's Hall, the Midland and Victoria Hotels, even the T&A's headquarters in Hall Ings.

But there are many more less-obvious examples of fine craftsmanship and design to be discovered by those who keep their eyes open: churches, office blocks, warehouses, tucked-away squares, private houses, pubs, a park fountain....

A walk around Bradford or Keighley with eyes lifted above shop-front level will reveal the pride that the architects and builders of yesteryear took in their work. But excellence doesn't necessarily have to belong to the past. There have been some commendable designs among the various new buildings which have sprung up in Bradford in the last few years.

All these, past and present, need to be gathered together so Bradford people can see just how much there is to be proud of. The district's participation in the prestigious Green Apple Awards offers us all a chance to look around us and nominate those personal favourites which merit a place on the district's inventory of hidden gems.