Look back at Hockney's visits to Bradford over the years

Here are a few images of the legendary figure’s trips to his home district over the years and some well wishes from Bradford-based groups:

A very happy birthday to David Hockney, who was born in Bradford #OnThisDay 1937.

📷 David Hockney in his studio by Francis Goodman from the National Portrait Gallery (via @artukdotorg) pic.twitter.com/9KaBwFkFig

— National Science and Media Museum (@MediaMuseum) July 9, 2020

Happy birthday David Hockney! Looking forward to
being able to see your work at Salts Mill and the Hockney Gallery at Cartwright Hall again sometime soon. https://t.co/t8ArGffELV pic.twitter.com/ZpneyvsgVw

— Bradford2025 (@bradford2025) July 9, 2020

David Hockney at Salts Mill in 1997

Hockney with Alan South, left, at Salts Mill

Kirsty Young with a Hockney birthday cake ahead of his 80th celebrations in Lister Park in 2017

The 600-page Hockney bigger book which went on display at Salts Mill from 2016

Hockney's swimming pool painting on display at Cartwright Hall

Hockney gets his hands on a copy of the Telegraph & Argus

Meanwhile, Bradford came out in force three years ago to celebrate Hockney’s 80th birthday with a day of festivities.