Sharing photographs and family stories from across Bradford
From the archive
Explore the growing collection of images in Bradford Family Album and find out more about each photograph.
Hans Holmberg and friends, Manningham, c.1950
Fairweather Grange, Thorpe Edge
Jamshad Sehgal and friends, Toller Lane, 1972
Nazir Ahmed Qureshi and neighbour, Ryan Street, c.1966
Jamshad Sehgal, Toller Lane, 1972
Discover stories
Discover personal journeys behind the photographs and delve into the experiences of people who have made Bradford home.
Patterns of Belonging: The fashion journey of Shaheen Hafeez
Preserving cultural heritage and identity through clothing
An intergenerational Latvian legacy in Bradford
Follow the story of Dzerins Family, whose journey to Bradford began in the aftermath of World War Two
From flat-caps to flip-flops, and back again
A Bradford Family’s Australian Adventure
My Abba Ji was a poet
Bradford Young Curator Ramlah Qureshi shares a story of her grandfather’s journey from Pakistan to Bradford and the life he built in a new home.
About the archive
Find out more about the making of the archive and the people who made it possible.
Find out moreVisit the exhibition
See images from the archive in a major exhibition at Impressions Gallery, Bradford until 20th December 2025.
