Once the wool capital of the world, nowadays Bradford’s better known for its world-class curries and as the home of former One Directioner Zayn Malik.
But what else is going on beneath the surface of this vibrant city? We took to the web to find out what the Instagram and Twitter community had to say about Bradford.
Let’s get started with some of the excellent signage that’s been spotted around Bradford, from a cleverly-named deli…
Bet they don’t have a panini shop like this in that London – Spotted in Bradford city centre #genius #onlyinbradford pic.twitter.com/r1VTV0vWDZ
— ‘oph (@sososoph) 9 January 2014
… to a very bold, mango-related claim:
Luv this ! #OnlyInBradford pic.twitter.com/3Oniw857Eq
— Usman Ahmed (@TheUsmanAhmed) 1 July 2013
Bored with watching your favourite programmes on a normal screen? Then why not hit the shops and snap up this gorgeous camel TV (just don’t get the hump if the signal’s no good):
I know what I want…….A camel TV! #not #onlyinbradford pic.twitter.com/YAZiUDBF7x
— Claire Haigh (@ClaireHaigh85) 24 October 2015
In fact, exotic animals pop up in all sorts of unexpected places in Bradford, from back gardens…
so this was the scene at the back of my house earlier on today… #onlyinbradford pic.twitter.com/sayZPTFz7P
— Mia Waite (@MiaFWaite) 25 August 2013
… to pavements…:
Walking home to find a penguin sat on a sofa at the side of the road #onlyinBradford pic.twitter.com/U0JBPYS4g1
— carly.i.am (@CarlyNDixon) 4 September 2013
… to right there on the road:
The #AagrahElephant has escaped! I nearly crashed #OnlyInBradford pic.twitter.com/kosUTFdkBi
— Phil Glennon (@philgthethird) 23 June 2013
One thing’s for sure: the people of Bradford sure do like to show their cars a lot of love, whether they’re doing everything they can to make sure the interior remains spotless…
…indulging in some ingenious customisation…
…transforming their vehicle into a colourful junkyard on wheels…
…or simply getting their car ‘shipshape’:
#onlyinbradford pic.twitter.com/hP9l77Pa8D
— Gary Bhogal (@GaryBhogal) 20 June 2014
With so many weird and wonderful car creations on the road, it seems like parking’s at a premium too…
Lmfao #ONLYINBRADFORD !!! pic.twitter.com/ESvaZjagyG
— Mr Naqvi▪ (@Aliiiii999) 27 October 2013
…unless you’re travelling by horse and cart, of course:
Asda trolley trial #onlyinbradford pic.twitter.com/RazAYCpzct
— sally allatt (@sallyanntincan) 16 August 2015
But, questionable parking practices aside, there’s also plenty of praise on social media for Bradford’s sense of community:
Long day. Home late. Neighbours bring food! #onlyinBradford pic.twitter.com/ZzWBXwPetn
— Rev Ruth Dowson (@RuthDowson) 2 July 2014
…lush scenery…
… and, of course, it’s delicious food:
Well done to #Bradford for winning the #curry capital of England for 6 years running pic.twitter.com/o2E5PkElpa
— Qari Asim MBE (@QariAsim) 10 October 2016
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