Bradford... A Fascinating City Then and Now with Pollie Toothill

[@TykeBiker]

What a lovely film and so glad I came across it, it brings back so much memories of what was a once great city to be born and raised in 'sadly' your lovely picture is now dulled by reality.

[@BradfordThroughTheLens]

Thanks for promoting our City. Means alot to this Bradfordian. X

[@richardtorr4553]

What a very professional presentation. I studied in Bradford for three years and so I owe a lot to Bradford. I knew Bradford was a great northern powerhouse in the 19th century, but did not realise just how important it was until this presentation. Thank you for such a positive and refreshing video, it should be shown on National TV.

[@sohailchaudry2240]

very nicely done. Love Bradford. Lived there in the 60/70s

[@marymarshalls2984]

Well done what a marvelous translation of this fine City we call home - Bradford - I love how that VT was done and applaud the creative design team behind it - There is so much it is true wherever you are in the world - you just need to open your eyes and look xx

[@chriskildun8810]

Well done Joanne, very enjoyable.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thanks Chris. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@atifwarraich6804]

Having moved away in the 90s to go to University I’ve only recently started to appreciate the history of the town I left behind. The buildings are truly majestic and I can’t believe I walked pasted them for years without noticing their beauty. Thanks for sharing

[@jenniferbellamy1971]

Lovely film Joanne, loads of interesting facts!

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you Jenny, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@ersad7715]

Beautifully done. Thought me so much about Bradford

[@tonyburnett7746]

You have really made Bradford truly fascinating Joanne. Well done!

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

You're a legend Tony! 👍 Thank you for being in our film ☺

[@joegrint6280]

A very enjoyable film - thank you. I lived in Bradford for over 30 years before retiring in York and I still love (and defend!) my old home city!

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you and bravo re Bradford!👍😊Im so glad you enjoyed the film.

[@charan_cherry]

I recently came to Bradford as a student, but staying here feels so good as it has very fascinating history Thanks for this movie It deserves more views

[@DodgersTrips]

Really enjoyable film, very interesting commentary and wonderful photography. I have tried to capture something of Bradford today with some of my trips but your film was top notch. Thank you.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, I'm really glad you enjoyed the film.

[@srikkulu1]

Well done Joanne ! It’s a great piece to discover the history of Bradford !

[@janmargaret7972]

I really enjoyed this film. I worked at Jacob Behrens as the office junior in 1968. One of my jobs was to walk down to St Peters House with a large leather post bag to pick up the days mail. I remember at some point there had been torrential rain and all the subways were flooded.

[@shuaibq]

Love it. Please do another on bradford !

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you😊I'm so glad you enjoyed it...I'd love to make another film about Bradford❤

[@ernieweatherhead3795]

A really enjoyable Film Joanne, full of Interesting facts which I thrive on . Kind regards your Litter Picker Friend Ernie

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Awwr thank you Ernie I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And thanks again for your wonderful work keeping CD beautiful and clear of litter!👍😊

[@gavinreid5387]

The first time I saw Undercliffe cemetery was in the film Billy Liar, more recently in Peaky Blinders.

[@chrispef6598]

Excelent job as always!take us back to time please..

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you dear Christina So happy you liked it. X

[@petekellett4181]

Very interesting vid I do miss my old home town sometimes!

[@antonclark3420]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@antonclark3420]

@@joannecrowther-Lucienne my hometown, although I’ve been ‘stuck’ in the south many years. Bradford gets a lot of ‘stick’ from too many people these days. I’m still proud to be a Bradfordian, it’s got to much to offer. I’m coming back shortly, seeing films like this remind me why it’s a great move coming back :)

[@danieltorstensson4427]

Well done Joanne

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you Daniel.

[@helenscott4826]

Absolutely fantastic! Well paced and packed with interesting info and great photography.

[@carolmahoney164]

well presented and interesting Joanne, thank you .Dave and Joanne

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you Carol..I'm glad you, Dave and Joanne enjoyed it😊

[@krisle90]

Lovely video. Thank you.

[@Parknest]

This is the city of my birth. I have family buried in Undercliffe Cemetery. A scene from "Billy Liar" was filmed there. My mum's dad was the secretary of the Bradford Dyers Association and my late dad worked in a wool combing mill. I used to work in a wool scouring company. Lockwood & Mawson also designed the old Kirkgate Market. Had it survived another decade or 2 it probably would've become a listed building.

[@almasahmed7337]

I was Born in Bradford... And I really love my city. Thank you for showing true Gems of Bradford. ❤️ Lister Mills is the crown of Bradford 👑🙌👍

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you for your lovely feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed our film - liking your analogy of Listers Mill being Bradford's crown! Yay👍😊

[@trishtaylor]

This is so wonderful Joanne. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Bradford. I could see the cemetery from our house growing up and lived in one of the little Germany apartments for awhile. Great job.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Oh it's wonderful you have these special connections to our film...!

[@staffanlindstrom576]

Very interesting and well done.

[@ozwillowway9445]

love to see a hat collection love your hats

[@fatimaaaaaa]

really enjoyed watching this!! thanks for recommending, i loved it

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thank you so glad you enjoyed it😊💖

[@martinlonsdale8027]

Lovely film about my city. PS: Tony Burnett it is interesting and informative and a starring part as well. How you doing?

[@Timberwulf2]

Born in Bradford and spent my Childhood days going into the Mill with my late Father who was a MIll Manager. To me the Mill was a living breathing Family..We left the UK in 1970 to Live in NZ and ofcourse a Textile Mill "combing"..I myself ended up in the Worsted Mill same Company just different part of the Mill..Bradford to me was my young days and I enjoy my memories of how it was back then..From Kirkgate Market to Chellow Dene and not forgetting Carters Toy shop..

[@MohammedAli-xe2iv]

DO REMEMBER CARTER'S TOY SHOP BOUGHT MY FIRST PRINGLE JUMPER AND POOL CUE GOOD MEMORIES WHAT A TIME WHAT A CITY BFD ALLWAYS

[@ianhalsall-fox]

That was really lovely! Thank you and so very well presented with so much information. Bradford is often seen to be in the shadow of the neighbouring city that shall not be named but it has a unique history, culture and identity.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardnewman2728]

Excellent Joanne. I think that you should produce several more videos if you can. You paint Bradford in a very positive light, and have shown people just some of the many jewels in the crown particularly well.. There are lots more fascinating places which you could include, and Bradford has so many, as you will know of course. Your video really does promote Bradford in a good way which is what the city needs. Keep up the good work! Regards Richard.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Many thanks for your positive feedback Richard I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Yes Bradford does have many hidden gems. Ive made a film about Saltaire which you might enjoy... Pollie Toothill in Saltaire you can view this on my channel😊

[@richardnewman2728]

Hi Joanne, thank you for your rapid reply. I shall have a look at your other video now. Best wishes Richard.

[@gavinreid5387]

Bowie also played in Bradford in 1989 with the band Tin Machine.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Fantastic!

[@alisongoncalves8628]

This is a great video uncovering some of Bradford's hidden gems. What an amazing city it was and hopefully will be again. I'm inspired to go explore Little Germany and now I know a "lottle" more about it to inform my visit.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Thanks for the fab feedback! Much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed it and feel inspired to explore Little Germany...😊

[@alexanderfawcett3432]

@@joannecrowther-Lucienne brilliant video I really like you Joanne, it's nice to see positives about our home town

[@alexanderfawcett3432]

Thanks

[@andrewhirst8403]

Very interesting, and brightly-presented. Nice to hear something upbeat about my old city, for a change! 👍 (My only criticism is the ‘background’ piano -it’s a bit too ‘foreground’, and gets a little annoying.)

[@martingreenwood3457]

I really loved this charming film.. as a Baildonian and an optimist (!) I learnt with much interest about Baildon’s old name of Hope Town. Almost all the topics are covered in more detail in my new book Every Day Bradford and we even share the same concluding point about Bradford being a really fascinating city!!

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

What a fascinating coincidence! It must be true👍😁

[@martingreenwood3457]

@@joannecrowther-Lucienne Indeed, it must!

[@mrsrightways4872]

@@martingreenwood3457 Shame about the Now though. Broadway was lovely nothing wrong with it. Loved BHS and C&A, Mother Care, Boots. Thought C&A didn't exist anymore. Was delighted to find it in Hungary of all places.

[@michaelhaslam1061]

Marisa told me about this. Nice to see thee thriving. You must come to t' delf for t' next bonfire.

[@joannecrowther-Lucienne]

Oh definitely! Count me in👍Lovely to hear from you.

[@CatalinaaS]

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