BONFIRE Night is approaching, and here’s a photo that reminds us of Bradford’s links with the fireworks industry.

Pictured are staff at Lion Fireworks busy on the production line in November 1969.

The women were putting the finishing touches to the packaging of lines made by one of the country’s largest firework manufacturers - Standard Fireworks.

Lion Fireworks in Manningham was established in 1936 by businessman Harry Kilner and the company was owned throughout its entire trading history by one family.

From humble beginnings, the company had grown its workforce to more than 700 at four factories right across the Bradford district.

Lion Fireworks ceased trading in 1972.