Historic buildings across the Bradford district threw their doors open to the public at the weekend, bringing local history and culture to life.

This year’s series of Heritage Open Days included textile workshops at Manningham Library and Victorian court re-enactments by present-day magistrates at City Hall.

Visitors to the iconic Grade I listed building could also see inside the 19th century Lord Mayor’s Rooms and the Council chamber as well as view a photographic exhibition of the city’s Mayors and Lord Mayors from 1847.

Guided tours were on offer around the Bradford Reform Synagogue – the oldest building of its kind outside London – where visitors had the chance to learn about the history of Bradford’s Jewish community. Described by English Heritage as a “little known Moorish gem”, the Grade II listed building dates back to the 1880s.

Visitors to Bradford Industrial Museum were able to see inside a newly-refurbished example of a back-to-back house from 1875 and compare the lifestyles of a mill owner and his workers.

East Riddlesden Hall, near Keighley, owned by the National Trust, was one of eight of the charity’s Yorkshire properties taking part in Heritage Open Days programme.

The 17th century manor house, which has a country garden, grass maze and duck pond, also has links to the Civil War and was the location for the 1992 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights.

Meanwhile, displays on Victorian Otley and the birth of Methodism including artefacts, photographs and audio-visual presentations were exhibited at Otley Methodist Church.

A Victorian-style variety show took place on Saturday evening and congregation members wore attire from the era for a Sunday morning service.

Bradford Cathedral and gardens were also open to the public during the weekend. The 15th century church is home to stained glass by William Morris and Bradford’s first public clock.

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