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A NEW film takes a tour of Bradford’s Victorian past and explores present day cultural uses of historic buildings. Bradford: A Fascinating City Then and Now is presented by local actor Joanne Crowther who, dressed as real-life Victorian Pollie Toothill, takes viewers through an imaginary time machine. She visits locations including Undercliffe Cemetery and St George’s Hall, exploring their legacy. The short film, on YouTube with screenings planned for later this year, was made by Joanne and Molineaux Productions with Bradford City of Film, Bradford Make:Film and Bradford 2025. “We focus on the wonderful legacy of Victorian buildings and locations still in evidence today, juxtaposed with current uses, celebrating the district’s diverse cultural and artistic activities and enterprises,” said Joanne. “Pollie Toothill was born in Bradford Moor in 1852. The film is light in style with well researched historical references and a little of Pollie’s tongue-in-cheek humo