In 1870, the photographing of every prisoner in England & Wales became compulsory.

In 1920, Double-decked rail-less buses start running in Bradford.

In 1975, The Queen officially opened the first undersea pipeline of North Sea oil.

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 3, 1976...

Desk-bound workers in Bradford are being given a chance to learn to swim - in private. The council's recreation division is to close the city-centre Windsor Baths to the public for an hour one lunch time each week so that for 50p office workers and shop workers can take swimming lessons behind closed doors.

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 3, 1951...

ADVERTISEMENT: William ( 7) is the fastest scooter in the neighbourhood. He used to run through a pair of shoes quicker than anyone else too, so mother's doubly pleased she's found a way to save on family shoe repairs - Goodyear Soles and Heels. These Soles and Heels are made from specially compounded rubber for extra toughness and strength. They save money because they last longer. They keep shoes neat and trim for longer, too. So you pay for fewer repairs and shoes give weeks more wear.