Description
Step into the shadows of Bradford on this spine-tingling walking tour that blends the city’s rich history with its most enduring ghost stories.
Guided by local historian and expert storyteller Irene Lofthouse, you’ll journey through some of Bradford’s most iconic landmarks, uncovering chilling tales of mystery, tragedy and the unexplained. From restless spirits to eerie encounters, these stories reveal a darker side of the city, one that lingers just beneath the surface.
As you wander historic streets and hidden corners, you’ll discover how the past continues to echo through the present, bringing Bradford’s history vividly and hauntingly to life.
Perfect for thrill-seekers, history lovers and curious minds alike, this immersive experience offers a unique perspective on the city after dark.
This is an outdoor walking tour. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
About the Poet
Irene Lofthouse
Irene Lofthouse is an author, playwright, performer and research consultant based in Bradford. Her writing ranges across fiction and non-fiction; incorporates all ages and ranges across genres. She is a First story writer-in-residence for primary and secondary schools, editing five anthologies of young writers’ work. Irene regularly undertakes author talks in schools; creates educational learning content for universities, museums, libraries, Historic England, BBC Sounds and delivers workshops for Literature Festivals. Work appears in numerous anthologies (poetry and fiction); online at 26Characters; in her ‘Strange Tales’ children’s collections, and at live performances, open mics, festivals and one-woman shows.
She a trustee of JB Priestley Society, Undercliffe Cemetery and 26 Characters; has co-founded two community theatre groups and an award-winning training resources publishing business.
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