Manningham, Bradford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manningham, Bradford |
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 View of Manningham from the south-east |
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 Manningham, Bradford
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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 |
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Manningham is a part of Bradford, a city in West Yorkshire, England. It's known for its history as a place where many factory workers lived. In 2011, about 19,983 people lived in the Manningham area.
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A Look Back in Time
Manningham has a rich industrial past. You can still see old mill buildings and large houses where wool merchants used to live. There are also many "back-to-back" terraced houses, which were built close together for workers.
This area was once home to many Jewish families in Bradford. Later, some of the German community who lived here moved to the Heaton area of the city.
Manningham's Old Cinemas
Manningham has an interesting cinema history!
- Oak Lane Picture House: This cinema opened in 1912. It used to be a place where horse trams were kept! It could seat 519 people. The name changed to Oriental in 1920. It closed in 1958 and was later knocked down to build a mini-supermarket.
- Marlboro Cinema: This was a big cinema that opened in 1921. It had 1,250 seats! It was built with red bricks and had a cool white tiled entrance with a domed tower. Later, it started showing Bollywood films. Sadly, a fire damaged it in 2001. Part of the building was then rebuilt as a hall for events.
- Sangeet Cinema: This cinema opened in 1970 in a former church building. It also showed Asian films. The building was very large and had many other businesses inside. The Sangeet closed in 1980, and the building was later demolished after several fires.
Community Challenges
Like many old industrial areas, Manningham has faced some challenges. There were community disturbances in 1995 and 2001. However, the local council and community groups are working hard to make the area better for everyone.
Exploring Manningham's Geography
The area we usually call "Manningham" is bordered by a few main roads. These include Manningham Lane to the east, Thornton Road to the south-west, and Oak Lane to the north.
Busy Streets of Manningham
- Manningham Lane: This is a very busy road, full of shops and businesses. It stretches from Hamm Strasse to Lister Park, which is also known as Manningham Park.
- White Abbey Road: This road is also very active. You'll find several large clothing stores and jewellery shops here.
- Lumb Lane: This street runs between Manningham Lane and White Abbey Road. It's home to many unique shops, especially those that serve the local South Asian community. You can also find pubs and South Asian restaurants here.
Local Areas: White Abbey
White Abbey is a historic part of Manningham, located near the city centre. It used to be a very lively and busy neighbourhood. Today, it's mostly known for its social housing.
You can find a local pub called Haigy's and the "Pakistan and International Link Community Centre" in this area.
Famous Places in Manningham
One of the most famous buildings in Bradford is Lister Mills. These huge old mills are located on a high part of Manningham. They used to be a textile factory, but now they have been turned into modern apartments.
Another large textile factory, Drummond Mill, was unfortunately destroyed in a fire in 2018.
The Bradford Reform Synagogue is also in Manningham. It's a beautiful old building with a unique "Oriental" style. It's considered a very important example of 19th-century synagogue architecture in Britain. It's also the oldest Reform Synagogue in the UK outside of London!
Another key landmark is Lister Park. This large park is one of the biggest in the city. It has:
- Cartwright Hall, which is a museum and art gallery.
- A big boating lake.
- The beautiful Mughal Water Gardens.
- Extensive botanical gardens.
Bradford Grammar School is located at the northern edge of Manningham. This school was founded way back in 1548! It moved to its current location after World War II.
How Manningham is Governed
Manningham is an electoral ward, which means it's a local area that elects representatives to the council. The Manningham ward is currently represented on Bradford Council by three councillors from the Labour Party: Shabir Hussain, Sameena Akhtar, and Sarfraz Nazir. These councillors help make decisions for the local community.
Sports in Manningham
Manningham is home to Valley Parade football stadium. This stadium has been the home of Bradford City football club since they started in 1903. The Bradford RLFC rugby team also played here for a while.
In 1985, there was a tragic fire at Valley Parade during a football game. This sad event led to much better safety rules at sports stadiums across Britain. The stadium is named after Valley Parade road, which slopes down towards Bradford Beck.
Famous People from Manningham
Many notable people have connections to Manningham:
- Gertie Millar, who was a famous music hall actress, was born here.
- The well-known writer J. B. Priestley was also born in Manningham.
- Erna Laura Keighley, an Australian women's rights activist, was born here in 1891.
Some famous people who went to Bradford Grammar School (located in Manningham) include:
- Denis Healey, a politician.
- Sir Ken Morrison, a businessman.
- David Hockney, a famous artist.
- David Miliband, another politician.
See also
- Listed buildings in Bradford (Manningham Ward)
- Belle Vue
