Welcome to BRADFORDEye
...and thanks for login on!
The reason I instigated the building of this site was the realization that I had a large number of negatives (mainly black & white) taken in and around Bradford from the late 60s to the late 80s, which would never be seen unless I did something radical about bringing them to a wider audience. The web was the best and cheapest!
Opportunity to take these pictures came my way because I worked in the Photographic Retail Trade. This was with various companies, starting in 1967 with a small photo/chemist, 1970 a large multiple then finally in 1975 with a well established independent that is still going to this day - the only one, I believe. I left there in 1989 and photography took a backseat for a large number of years, so now this is me looking back at the people, places and characters that were in Bradford all those years ago.
I hope you enjoy looking at them and if there is anyone who remembers those days, or any of the people in the pictures, please send an e-mail and I will reply as soon as time allows. I'm hoping to add a blog to the site at a later date but, as my priority is to upload as many pics as possible, this will have to wait.
The first batch of pictures was taken in the city and, whilst some are of indifferent quality, I do intend to restore those later and put them back minus scratches etc. In the meantime I feel it is best to get them on asap, as I know I'm not getting any younger and it's important to get content on first.
Where I've been able to, I have put in a small description of the picture and where people are featured I've made valiant efforts to remember their names. Should my memory prove to be wrong please e-mail me so that I may put it right.
In closing, I would like to thank Andrew (studying graphics at Bradford University) for the design, the build and the invaluable help he gave me regarding the managing of the site. Also to my wife Elaine for her encouragement and help with punctuation, spelling etc.
BRADFORDEye
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