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Bradford Wool Auction (1950)
Once known as ‘Wool Capital of the World’, Bradford’s wool heritage is spotlighted in this 1950 news report.
As part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, artist Luke Jerram was inspired by the city’s wool industry for his work “A Good Yarn”. Discover more in 'Luke Jerram: A Good Yarn' available now on ѿý Sounds.
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