In 1902, the Wyke electric tram service was opened.
In 1918, Bradford Gas workers went out on strike.
In 1924, Sir James Hill opened a new pavilion in Ladyhill Park.
From the Telegraph & Argus of May 3, 1976...
Tourists from Holland popped over from Rotterdam to do some touring and shopping, much of it in "bargain " Bradford. They were on a special trip - the first to be organised to Bradford by the Yorkshire and Humberside Tourist Board in conjunction with the Dutch newspaper group, Rotterdamsch Niewsblad. It is a two-day sightseeing and shopping visit on a tight schedule. Yorkshire has suddenly become very popular with Dutch tourists. Bookings, via Hull, through the Yorkshire and Humberside Tourist Board have soared from 800 in April 1974, to over 10,000.
From the Telegraph & Argus of May 3, 1951...
The average age of Bradford's policemen is 33 and their height 5ft. 11 ins. The average length of service is nine years seven months. These facts are given by the Chief Constable (Mr H. S. Price) in his report for the year ended December 31, 1950. The establishment is 566 men and five women, being one constable to 523 of the population. Forty-five women clerks, telephonists and wireless operators are employed at police headquarters. During the year, 61 constables were appointed, and on December 31 there were 66 vacancies.
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