In 1867, the old Theatre Royal, Duke Street, Bradford, was demolished.

In 1898, Wyke Recreation Ground was opened.

In 1919, 20,000 children of soldiers and sailors were entertained in Peel Park, Bradford.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 30th, 1977...

Alcoholism is a problem in most cities. And according to Mr Ian Davies, director of the Leeds Council on Alcoholism, Bradford needs an alcoholism information centre and a drying out hostel. The information and advice centre in Leeds for alcoholics has been open nearly three years, and 12 per cent of the people attending are from Bradford.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 30th, 1952...

About 12,748,000 broadcast receiving licences, including 1,538,550 for television and 145,000 for receivers fitted in cars, were current in Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the end of June.