170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City
Sat 12 Sept · 09:30
Bradford Mechanics Institute Library
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This event will take place at Bradford Mechanics Institute Library in Bradford on Friday, 12 September 2026, beginning at 08:30. The focus is on 170 years of the Bradford Festival Choral Society using its archive. Admission is free.
Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive!
Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive – from Victorian Bradford to garden parties, balls and everyday choir life throughout their history.
Do you have a BFCS connection yourself? Bring your memories and help us uncover more, including the search for a long-lost garden party photograph given to choir members over a century ago.
Illustrated talk: 10.30am
The exhibition will explore some of the people, places and stories we've been uncovering as part of our 170th anniversary research, as well as inviting visitors to share their own BFCS memories, photographs or memorabilia.
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170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 09:30.
170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City is held at Bradford Mechanics Institute Library in Bradford (76 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ).
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170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City
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This event will take place at Bradford Mechanics Institute Library in Bradford on Friday, 12 September 2026, beginning at 08:30. The focus is on 170 years of the Bradford Festival Choral Society using its archive. Admission is free.
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Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive!
Discover 170 years of Bradford Festival Choral Society through photographs, programmes and stories from its remarkable archive – from Victorian Bradford to garden parties, balls and everyday choir life throughout their history.
Do you have a BFCS connection yourself? Bring your memories and help us uncover more, including the search for a long-lost garden party photograph given to choir members over a century ago.
Illustrated talk: 10.30am
The exhibition will explore some of the people, places and stories we've been uncovering as part of our 170th anniversary research, as well as inviting visitors to share their own BFCS memories, photographs or memorabilia.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City?
170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 09:30.
Where is 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City taking place?
170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City is held at Bradford Mechanics Institute Library in Bradford (76 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ).
How much are tickets for 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City?
Entry to 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City is free.
How do I get tickets for 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City?
Tickets for 170 Years of Bradford's Choir: Music, People and a Changing City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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