Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library, Bradford

Name: Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library
Address: Bradford, United Kingdom

#82 among attractions in Bradford

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The Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library was established in Bradford, England in 1832 as part of a national initiative to provide adult education especially in technical subjects for working men. The institute in Bradford was supported by numerous local worthies, including James Hanson after whom is named one of Bradford's largest high schools. ()

Coordinates: 53°47'39"N, 1°45'21"W

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Bradford West (City)Bradford United Kingdom

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Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Science and Media Museum, The Broadway, Sunbridge Wells, Valley Parade.

~1240 ftS
Exhibits on the history of TV and film
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bradford, England, the National Science and Media Museum stands as a testament to human ingenuity in the realms of science, technology, and culture. This institution is dedicated to exploring the science and culture of light and sound...
~1010 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Broadway, Bradford
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~220 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Tunnel
Sunbridge Wells, Bradford
2 min walk • Sunbridge Wells is a leisure and shopping facility and tourist attraction built in tunnels in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The centre was opened in 2016.
0.7 miN
Sport complex, Sport venue, Football
Valley Parade, Bradford
19 min walk • Valley Parade, known as the Utilita Energy Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
~390 ftNE
53°47'42"N • 1°45'18"W
The Kirkgate Shopping Centre Bradford, Bradford
2 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miNE
Cemetery
Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford
27 min walk • Undercliffe Cemetery is located between Otley Road and Undercliffe Lane in the Bolton and Undercliffe ward, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The cemetery stands atop a hillside overlooking the city and contains some very impressive Victorian funerary monuments in a variety of styles.
~1220 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Theater
St George's Hall, Bradford
6 min walk • St George's Hall is a strategic grade II* listed Victorian building located in the centre of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Originally designed with a seating capacity of 3,500, the hall seats up to 1,335 people and 1,550 for standing concerts. It is one of the oldest concert halls still in use in the United Kingdom.
~1830 ftE
15th-century, CofE place of worship
Bradford Cathedral, Bradford
9 min walk • Bradford Cathedral, or Cathedral Church of St Peter, is an Anglican cathedral and is one of three co-equal cathedrals in the Diocese of Leeds in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
~910 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Comedy club
Alhambra, Bradford
5 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre is a theatre in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, named after the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which was the place of residence of the Emir of the Emirate of Granada. It was built in 1913 at a cost of £20,000 for theatre impresario Francis Laidler, and opened on Wednesday 18 March 1914.
~850 ftSE
City hall
Bradford City Hall, Bradford
5 min walk • Bradford City Hall is a 19th-century town hall in Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is notable for its landmark bell/clock tower and is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miE
Comedy club, Theater, Concerts and shows
Bradford Playhouse, Bradford
11 min walk • The Bradford Playhouse is a 266-seat proscenium arch theatre with circle and stall seating based in Little Germany, in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?

Nearby attractions include BD1 Gallery, Bradford (1 min walk), Sunbridge Wells, Bradford (2 min walk), Impressions Gallery, Bradford (3 min walk), Bradford City Park, Bradford (4 min walk).

How to get to Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library:

Bus

S3 Bradford Sunbridge Road • Lines: Route 620 (2 min walk)
S2 Bradford Sunbridge Road • Lines: Route 620 (2 min walk)

Train

Bradford Forster Square (7 min walk)
Bradford Interchange (10 min walk)