IT was 82 years ago today that Bradford was bombed.

On the night of Saturday, August 31, 1940 a German bombing raid took place and 116 bombs exploded in and around Bradford, killing one woman and injuring 111 other people.

The raid damaged Lingard’s department store, at the junction of Kirkgate and Westgate in the city centre. After the bombing, handbells were rung to signal the all-clear.

Other buildings hit included the Tatler Cinema, Thornton Road and Leeds Road Baptist Church.

There were several Lingard's stores in Bradford. Here's a look back at some of them - thanks to Gary Woolley for the photos.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lingard's on Westgate after it was bombed. The store closed in 1977 Lingard's on Westgate after it was bombed. The store closed in 1977

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: There were several Lingard's in Bradford, including Forster Square There were several Lingard's in Bradford, including Forster Square

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Books on display. Says Garry: “One that stands out is Buster Brown Plays Cowboy, 1905”Books on display. Says Garry: “One that stands out is Buster Brown Plays Cowboy, 1905”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A variety of household goods was sold at the storeA variety of household goods was sold at the store

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: he splendid tearoom at Lingard’s, dated 1905he splendid tearoom at Lingard’s, dated 1905