In June 1888, a tragic and disturbing incident occurred on Grosvenor Street in the Manningham district of Bradford, shocking the local community. Esther Neale, the wife of Francis Neale, a local draper, was found dead under violent and suspicious circumstances.

his month’s Curator’s Corner dives into the history of one of the most recognisable symbols of British policing: the custodian helmet. For over a century, it’s not only been an iconic part of the uniform but a badge of authority and a connection to policing tradition. But where did it come from, and how has it changed over time?

On 11th May 1985, Bradford became the site of one of the most harrowing tragedies in British football history.