The reputation of Past Times readers for the range of their knowledge is spreading. From Glasgow comes a request for information about a cigarette case inscribed "With best wishes from the citizens of Bradford as an appreciation", with the years 1914
The name of the toy stall pictured on this page, above, a couple of weeks ago was J B Race Ltd, popularly known as Race's. My thanks to Janet Auty and C D Metcalfe for passing on that information. In the 1950s and 1960s Bradford was well catered for
The recent photograph taken at the Mecca Locarno in 1972 was a real memory jogger for Mark Neale, who spent a lot of time at the Manningham Lane dance hall around that era. He says the musicians on stage in the picture were the Bobby Brook Band, who
This "lost" bowls trophy, which vanished for the best part of a century, resurfaced only five years ago, nicely in time for this week's centenary of the Lister Park Bowling Club. It will be presented by the Lord Mayor to the winner of a competition being
Thousands of vulnerable people go missing in West Yorkshire each year. But the number who disappear has been dramatically reduced after a police initiative. The number reported missing fell by 26 per cent last year from 8,024 in 2004 to 5,962. The
SIR May I make the suggestion that the bravery and dedication to duty of PC Sharon Beshenivsky be permanently recorded, possibly with a plaque or similar memorial? This could be sited wherever the family wished at the site of her death or in Bradford
SIR I am writing to tell your readers about a football-themed fundraising initiative taking place during the World Cup to raise funds for a very special children's charity. It is hoped that, with the public's support, Big Goal' will create fundraising
SIR I am writing to ask if any former pupils of Cooper Lane Primary School would like to pass on memories of their time at the school. I was a pupil there from 1957 to 1960 and have my own recollections which I should like to write about. I'd like
SIR How heartily I agree with Derek Konig (T&A, May 16) regarding the alternative proposals for the Odeon site. In my opinion two of them, the Bradford Pivot and New Victoria Place should be consigned to the rubbish bin forthwith. The third one, Casa
The players, staff and board all indulged themselves in a much needed spot of rest and recuperation at the end of season awards night while they mixed with fans at the clubhouse at Horsfall Stadium. For the faithful supporters the end of a second dreadful
The heavily-pregnant wife of a Bradford charity worker under arrest in Israel today told of her desperate hopes for his release. Humanitarian aid worker Ayaz Ali, 36, is being held in a high-security prison after he was arrested at a checkpoint near
SIR Mike Priestley suggests that paying for goods or services by cash is the way to avoid electronic financial mugging (T&A, May 13). But paying by cash has its pitfalls. My telephone company, Telewest, charges its customers £4 extra per transaction
SIR On a recent trip to Dublin I asked a local for directions. He replied: "If I was going there I wouldn't be starting from here at all." What reminded me of this old joke was my first glimpse of the proposals for the Odeon site. The brief to developers
Of all the stories to come out of the Bradford Riots, the events at the Manningham Labour Club were perhaps indicative of what a terrifying night July 7, 2001, really was. Away from the discussions and debates about the reasons for the riot, notwithstanding
Bulls fan Basil Richards admits he's "over the moon" after being signed up to Steve McNamara's coaching team. The former Huddersfield second-rower, 38, is promoted to assistant coach having spent the last three years working on a part-time basis at
Lewis Emanuel has been handed a "take it or leave it" offer by City. A new one-year contract is on the table for the young defender and the club have made it clear that there is no room for negotiation. City would like to hold on to the home-grown
Destination: Edinburgh Tour; Age appeal: Not young children; When to go: Anytime. Hidden deep beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile lies one of the city's best-kept secrets a warren of streets which offer a unique insight into how long-forgotten lives were
Resilitex is a sort of mouldable rubber substitute used in mattresses. A search of the internet reveals little about its origins but a photocopy of a page from the February-March 1943 edition of a wartime publication, the Journal of the Medical Training
In 1903, Kew Bridge over the Thames was opened. In 1916, The UK agreed to supply coal to France because most French mines were in a war zone. In 1937, In Moscow, 44 people were executed as Japanese spies. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph
The three Odeon-site options presented to the Great Bradford Public for their comments (but not for their votes) are interesting. No, I'll refine that statement. One of the three options is interesting as far as Bradford is concerned. The other
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man sustained fatal injuries in a fight. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the fight had taken place in Waverley Road, Lidget Green, Bradford, at around 9pm last night. The spokesman said a 36-year-old
Police are investigating complaints that a British National Party member used a couple's names without their permission to qualify as an election candidate. Katy Ostick said she was horrified to discover that the names of her and her partner, Alex Szarko
Members of a social club that was burned to the ground at the height of the Bradford riots were celebrating last night as they officially moved into their new premises after a five-year wait. Manningham Ward Labour Club was destroyed when it was petrol-bombed
The parents of a teenager have paid tribute to their son who took his own life. Matthew Redhead was found dead in his car by his father, Tim Redhead, at the family's home on February 21. An inquest at Bradford Coroner's Court yesterday heard how the
Christian protesters are being urged to pray when a controversial play opens in Bradford on Monday night. Jerry Springer: The Opera has come under fire on its national tour, and Bradford has been no different. Religious groups in the city united against
A Scout group was brought to the brink of bankruptcy when its "reluctant" treasurer stole nearly all its funds, a court heard yesterday. Bradford computer boffin Richard Godward, 35, had been doing the voluntary job with Appleby Scout Group, in Cumbria
Player-coach Barry Eaton believes the Cougars have what it takes to get Hunslet Hawks flapping tomorrow. They head to South Leeds Stadium bidding for only a second win of the season but buoyed by a stirring 30-30 draw against Celtic Crusaders. The
Yorkshire failed by only two runs to avoid the follow-on in the Roses match at Headingley yesterday but they still managed to hold out for a comfortable draw as Otley-born Joe Sayers at last found some decent batting form. The left-handed opener, who
