FROM punks to ‘soulies’, the youth culture of Bradford in the 1970 and 80s is celebrated in a new exhibition
Being Young in Bradford draws on the experiences of six people who grew up in the district during the era’s vibrant music scenes. On display are items from personal collections relating to punk, Bradford bands, sound system DJs, scooters and Northern Soul.
The exhibition is a partnership between Bradford Council’s Museums and Galleries service and the Being Bradford collective. The exhibition was originally planned for Cartwright Hall and is now online, with content including photos, video clips and blogs shared on social media. People are invited to post their own memories of being a teenager in the district, starting with those growing up in the 1970s and 80s.