In 1707, clergyman and hymn writer Charles Wesley was born.
In 1900, Thornton tram service was opened.
In 1912, a Bradford man was given six months imprisonment for living off immoral earnings in a case under the new White Slave Traffic Act.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 18, 1975...
Prince Charles toured a Bradford mill yesterday, and left with "a nice bit of stuff" under his arm. The Prince used this saucy Yorkshire expression after being presented with a gift of two suit lengths at the Midland Mills of British Mohair Spinners near the city centre.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 18th, 1950...
Christmas postings in Bradford this year are not so heavy as in 1949. An official of Bradford Post Office said that mail was expected to increase during the week to last year's figures. On Saturday 180,289 letters and cards were posted in Bradford, and on Sunday 134,580.
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