Visual timeline chronicles cathedral's history

The hoardings chronicle the cathedral's story from 627 to the run-up to City of Culture 2025

A display has been installed at Bradford Cathedral chronicling the building's 1,400-year history.

The timeline follows events from its 7th Century Saxon beginnings to the present day, ahead of Bradford becoming City of Culture 2025.

Visitors can follow the story from the State Gate entrance and around the cathedral grounds, with additional information available online.

Maggie Myers, director of education and visitors, said staff were "absolutely delighted" to showcase the cathedral's history "in such a striking way".

The hoardings were created as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment project by the Kala Sangam art centre, with additional funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Arts Council England.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Garfield Weston Foundation also contributed.

Ms Myers said: “It was wonderful to be given the opportunity to cover the bare hoardings that have been put up at the lower end of the cathedral grounds.

“If you haven't ventured here, please do come and walk your way through almost 1,400 years of Bradford's history - all the way from the year 627 to 2024, with the final board in the timeline of course being 2025, Bradford City of Culture year."

The timeline is available for viewing during regular visiting hours from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00 BST, and around services and events.

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