Girlington facts for kids
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRADFORD |
| Postcode district | BD8 |
| Dialling code | 01274 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Girlington is a place in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is found west of Bradford city centre. Many people living in Girlington have South Asian backgrounds, especially from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
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Girlington's Past
Girlington has an interesting history, especially with its old cinemas.
Elite Cinema's Story
The Elite Cinema was built in 1913. It was made of stone and could seat 700 people. In 1924, it closed to become even bigger, holding 1,304 seats. It reopened the next year.
The cinema was used for movies and live shows. During the Second World War, the live shows stopped. Later, in 1968, the cinema closed and became a bingo club.
In 1986, the building was sold to become a mosque. Sadly, a fire damaged it in 1987. The main part of the building was rebuilt in the 1990s, but the original stone front stayed.
Victoria Picture Palace and Morrisons
Another old cinema was the Victoria Picture Palace, built in 1914. It was also made of stone. In 1927, it was updated and renamed the New Victoria. It showed movies with sound from 1929.
After a big fire in 1955, the cinema was fixed up. It closed in 1961. For a short time, it was a bingo hall. Then, Wm. Morrisons Ltd bought it.
In 1961, Morrisons opened its very first supermarket in this converted cinema building. It was called Morrisons Victoria Supermarket. Later, the old cinema building was taken down. A new, modern supermarket now stands nearby.
Local Pubs
Over the years, many pubs and hotels in Girlington have closed. Only one pub remains open today.
Places to See in Girlington
Girlington has several important landmarks, from parks to places of worship.
West Park
In the west of Girlington, you'll find West Park. This is a small park for the community. It has areas for basketball, five-a-side football, and cricket. There's also a bowling green, a fenced play area, and a skatepark.
Community Buildings
Girlington has a community centre on Girlington Road. There are also several churches, like Saint Chad's and Saint Philip's. Mosques include Jamiyat Tabligh ul Islam and Masjid E Umar.
Historic Buildings
Some buildings in Girlington are "listed," meaning they are important for their history or special design. These include:
- Rand's Almshouses (built in 1876)
- Old mill buildings within Whetley Mills
- The Parish Church of Saint Chad (built in 1912)
- Buildings at 80 and 82 Duckworth Lane
Shopping and Services
Girlington has many places to shop and get services.
Shopping Park
Around Ingleby Road, there is a shopping park. You can find supermarkets like Morrisons and Lidl here. There are also popular fast-food places like McDonald's, KFC, and Domino's Pizza.
Post Office
Girlington also has a post office on Kensington Street.
Schools in Girlington
There are several schools in the area for children. These include:
- Girlington Primary School on Girlington Road
- St Philip's Primary on Whitby Terrace
- St William's Catholic Primary School on Young Street
Getting Around Girlington
The main roads that go through Girlington are important for transport. These include:
- The A6177 Ingleby Road - Whetley Lane, which is part of the Bradford ring road.
- B6144 Toller Lane.
- B6145 Thornton Road.
Sports in Girlington
Cricket is a popular sport here. You can find people playing at Girlington Cricket Club.
