Bradford is vibrant, cosmopolitan and welcoming. Famed for it's ethnic mix as the curry capital of Europe, as well as its architecture and film links.Once the powerhouse of the industrial revolution and textile capital of the world, Bradford has moved on to become a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, known not only for the number and quality of its curry houses, but also for the wealth of attractions in and around the city. From the impressive National Museum of Photography, Film and Television to the Bradford Industrial Museum which charts the city's industrial heritage through to modern times. Or the Colour Museum, dedicated to the development and technology of colour.
Take a stroll through Little Germany, the wool merchants' quarter, and marvel at the architecture from a bygone age. Of particular interest is the Old Wool Exchange, now a mecca for caf� culture. Textiles still play an important part in the fabric of Bradford: visit one of the many Asian stores selling colourful, flowing saris and silks. Nearby is Saltaire World Heritage Site, a perfectly preserved example of a Victorian model village, while the 1853 Gallery in Salts Mill houses the works of one of Bradford’s most famous sons, the artist David Hockney. Bradford is easily accessible by motorway and rail links, and Leeds/Bradford International airport is only 11 miles away.
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