In 1775, massive floods swept through Bradford.

In 1913, the litho printers went on strike at Bradford Technical College.

In 1926, the "All Blacks" beat Bradford Northern at Birch Lane, Bradford.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 20th, 1976...

Bradford councillors had their usual knife and fork tea during yesterday's meeting - with mincemeat pies, beans and chips. It was not until they returned to the council chamber that they were told by Coun.Stanley Arthur, chairman of the Educational Services Committee, that their meat had really been texturised vegetable protein, TVP for short. "You have all tried it and I am sure you have no complaints", he said.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 20th, 1951...

Emmanuel Lionel - better known as "Manny" - Mercer, the Bradford-born jockey, is still receiving congratulations from far and wide on adding further glory to his already brilliant racing career by riding home Three Cheers, winner of the Cesarewitch on Wednesday.