Bradford

[brad-ferd]

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Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.
Roark 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.
William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.
a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.
a city in N Pennsylvania.
Braford.
a male given name.

Bradford

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an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)
a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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Fiona Goddard, a survivor of a grooming gang that operated in the Bradford area, told BBC News the "vast majority" of those who abused her "were Pakistani men".

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But our undercover investigation has revealed that while some shop owners in Sheffield, Bradford, York and Leeds have been found to be following the new rules, others are turning a blind eye.

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The court heard that Ms Akter was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later from a combination of a stab wound to the neck and blood loss.

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A second route would head west, taking trams back into Bradford and connecting the city's Interchange and Forster Square railway stations.

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A pioneer of theatre in the north of England has been honoured with a Blue Plaque in Bradford.

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