About Bradford
As the former ‘Wool Capital’ of the World, Bradford was once famed for its industrial excellence within the textiles sector. The Wool Exchange and ‘Little Germany’, the former wool merchants’ area of the city, reflect this industrial heritage. Whilst retaining many of its unique features, Bradford is now a very cosmopolitan city with a diverse cultural mix. The city is currently being revitalised through an ongoing programme of investment and renewal.
Bradford is the world's first city of film. The accolade was awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to acknowledge the City’s 100-year connection and dedication to films and film-making.
Bradford is a unique, fast-moving city with a transforming city centre and a booming economy being recently named by OMIS as one of the top six cities in the UK for potential economic growth.
Research published by ‘The Times Good University Guide 2009’ revealed that Bradford has been rated the least expensive place for students to live in the UK.
To find out more about Bradford visit www.visitbradford.com