In 1833, a great meeting was held on Wibsey Slack, Bradford to debate the Ten Hours Factory Bill.

In 1867, the Exchange Clock, in Market Street, Bradford, was first set in motion.

In 1880, the Bradford Banking Co. was established as a Limited Company.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 1, 1977...

Bradford's top pop group, Smokie returned home in triumph yesterday - to a reception party with their proud mums and dads, wives and children. The group, which started playing in Bradford clubs, have now sold more than three million records all over the world, earning them seven gold and platinum records each.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 1, 1952...

Each member of a working men's club spends on average about 7s a week on beer, says the half-yearly report of the Workingmen's Club and Institute Union executive, to the national council meeting which will be held in Bradford from Thursday to Saturday. The report says that out of the 7s about 4s 6d is tax.