Monday, 9 February 2015

Secondary Research- Moodboards

 Old;

 Old building- Bradford college;
Before Bradford college became bradford college, it was known as 'Bradford technical school' and Bradford and Ilkley community college'. It was first established in 1832 as a Technical school.
 Town Hall;
The City Town Hall started construction in 1970 and took roughly 3 years to build, finishing in 1973. However, extensions were built onto the original building in 1909 and 1914. The build without the extensions came to approximately £100,000. The tip of the tower is 220 feet tall which includes 13 bells; ringing every 15 minutes. Each bell costs up to £5,000.
 The City Gent;
The original name of this pub was the Yorkshire penny bank. The architect for this build was a Scottish man named James Ledingham who was born on the 28th November 1849 and died in 1926. The building was built in 1895 but then closed and re-opened as a pub representing and supporting the local football team.




 Bradford Cathedral;
The first church to be built on this site was in the Anglo-saxon times but was demolished by the Scottish. The Gothic style Cathedral was then rebuilt in the 14th century however, some of the material used in the first Church was also included in the rebuild. The Cathedral was completed in 1458 and a clerestory was added on in the 15th century. The Cathedral officially became a Cathedral in 1919 Diocese of Bradford was created. The Cathedral then went on to be extended in 1950's and 1960's.

Holy Trinity Parish Church- Idle;
The church was built between 1928 and 1930, however, no bells were placed in the tower. John Taylor and co of loughbrough appealed for 8 bells to be placed there. The appeal was accepted and 8 bells were placed in the tower in December 1914 but the first ringing of the bells were on 20th March, 1915.

 Bradford Odeon;
Bradford Odeon was originally two buildings. One was built in 1930, which is still standing today, the other in 1938 but was demolished in 1969. The new Victoria building became a honourable venue for well respected artists and bands. In 1963 the Beatles were a support group, later returning in December 1963 as a headlining band along with The rolling stones in 1965 and Tom Jones in 1968 and many more.
 Salts Mills- Saltaire;
Salts Mills was built in 1953 and was the worlds largest industrial building by total floor area. The Salts Mill is listed as a grade 2 building. The Mill closed in 1986 with refurbishing and renovation starting the next year. The Salts Mills is now known for housing an art gallery, Restaurant and shopping complex.
Cartwright Hall- Lister Park;
This building is Named after Edmund Cartwright because of the donations of Edwardian and Victorian work he gave. Cartwright hall then became the a brief home of a musical number named 'Every sperm is sacred' in the Monty Phtyon film.







New;


 David Hockney Building- Bradford college;
The new building of Bradford college opened up for learners in 2014. The building was named after a intonationally known artist, 'David Hockney'. The building takes up a massive 23,000m2 and has 6 stories.
 Water Fountains- Centenary square;
This area of Bradford town is mainly used as an exhibit and market area. The fountains were started in 2011 and was officially opened to the public on 24th march 2012.In 2012, City park was awarded the title of best place in the UK and Ireland.
 Odeon;
The Odeon is located in the middle of Bradford and Leeds, in the Gallagher Leisure park and has 13 screens, ranging from 126/442 seats. In 2011 Odeon had all 13 screen converted to digital screens. Gallagher group constructed the Leisure centre in 1990's. It later went on the close the Odeon in Bradford in 2000 and then Odeon in Leeds in 2001.




Cineworld- Leisure exchange;
Cineworld is the second largest cinema operator in the United Kingdom with over 800 screens. Sites were built at a steady rate throughout the late 90's and early 2000's. However, it was founded in 1996.



 The Law Courts;
Bradford law courts share a building with Bradford crown court.
 Bradford University;
Bradford University received its royal charter in 1966 which made it the 40th University to be made in Britain. It was the first British University to have a department of peace studies 1973, which is currently the worlds largest University centre for the study of peace and conflict.

National Media Museum;
The National Media Museum is part of the national science museum group. It officially opened for the public on 16th June 1983. In 1989, it celebrated 50 years of photography which displayed the kodak gallery. 

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