Description
Come along and enjoy this illuminating walking tour of Manningham, an area that was once home to the city’s thriving Jewish Quarter.
Bradford’s Jewish community dates back more than 200 years, during which time it has helped shape the city’s cultural and social life. After arriving in the first quarter of the 19th century, a growing community of German Jews transformed this small corner of the city into a bustling hub of industrial trade and breathtaking architecture, including the stunning Bradford Reform Synagogue.
Led by local historian Nigel Grizzard, who will share stories about the colourful merchant princes who helped shape the local area, this informal tour calls for suitable clothing and footwear as you wind through the streets filled with history.
About the Speaker
Nigel Grizzard
Nigel Grizzard is the West Yorkshire Jewish Heritage Guide. He enjoys taking people round towns and cities and discovering hidden histories. Much of Nigel’s work is in Bradford and in recent years he has undertaken many tours for the descendants of German Jewish immigrants who came to Bradford in the nineteenth century to build the Wool Capital of the World.
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