Bradford Photography Exhibition Explores City’s Past and Present

New exhibition pairs portraits from 2000 with recent images of Bradford residents

A photography exhibition titled Bradford 2000 and a Quarter Century Later will open at Amazing Finds in Bingley this November, offering a visual reflection on the city’s development and diverse community over the past 25 years. The exhibition, created by local artist Laura Mate, presents paired portraits of Bradford residents taken in the year 2000 alongside new photographs captured within the last year.

Exhibition details

• Dates: 14 November to 21 December 2025
• Times: 17:00 to 15:00 (please check local listings for exact daily opening hours)
• Venue: Amazing Finds, 106 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2JH
• Admission: Free

The exhibition aims to bridge Bradford’s past and present, highlighting the city’s evolving identity and its multicultural character. By showcasing portraits taken a quarter of a century apart, the project invites visitors to consider the changes in the community and the enduring connections between its residents.

Amazing Finds, the gallery hosting the exhibition, is known for providing an inclusive space where visitors can engage with cultural and artistic expressions that reflect the diversity of the region. This exhibition is particularly timely as Bradford celebrates its status as UK City of Culture 2025.

Context and related events

The exhibition forms part of a wider programme of cultural events in Bradford during 2025, which includes other art exhibitions and heritage displays such as:

• Life Goes On by Ian Beesley at Salts Mill (4 May 2024 – 10 January 2027)
• Turner Prize exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery (27 September 2025 – 22 February 2026)
• 20 Flowers For 2025 And Some Bigger Pictures by David Hockney at Salts Mill (29 January 2025 – 10 January 2027)
• Woven Through Time: Bradford Textile Industry Past and Present at Bradford Industrial Museum (19 April – 16 November 2025)

These events contribute to the cultural landscape of Bradford as it celebrates its City of Culture year, offering residents and visitors opportunities to explore the city’s heritage, arts, and community life.

For more information about the exhibition and other local events, visitors can refer to the It’s On In Bradford website or sign up for their fortnightly newsletter to receive updates on cultural happenings in the district.