Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses At Work

Living in the Past

Moorside Mills, an original spinning mill, is alive with magnificent machinery which once converted raw wool into the world's best worsted cloth. The Mill Yard rings to the sound of iron on stone as the Shire Horses give rides, pull a horse tram or haul a horse-bus. In the Mill you can experience the sounds and smells of the engines which once powered the mills throughout Yorkshire.

John Moore, the original mill-owner and his family lived in the shadow of the mill at Moorside House, which is furnished as they knew it at the turn of the century. A step across the street takes you to the mill workers' houses in Gaythorne Row - typical back-to-back cottages, ranging from late 19th century decor through to the 1950s.

Behind the Scenes

Have you thought of taking a trip down memory lane? Take a lesson in the Victorian Schoolroom or a washday in Gaythorne Row - the Museum Education Service are always keen to hear from interested groups and individuals who would like to take part in the Museum's varied activity programme. Contact the Museum Education Service on 01274 435862 and 01274 435864.