Founded in 1832

Serving the City with educational, recreational and social activities.

A well-stocked subscription library

With an expanding range of very active Interest Groups.

Extensive refurbishment undertaken

Kitchen, meeting rooms and exhibition space.

A Haven of Peace

Stimulating Talks & a Fantastic Community

Founded in 1832

Serving the City with educational, recreational and social activities.

A well-stocked subscription library

With an expanding range of very active Interest Groups.

Extensive refurbishment undertaken

Kitchen, meeting rooms and exhibition space.

A Haven of Peace

Stimulating Talks & a Fantastic Community

Great Offer for Post-Grad Students!

Need a quiet place to work?

Free Wifi

Tea & Coffee

Bring a Sandwich

A treasure trove

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With over 14,000 books in the fiction section and a Non-fiction section.

Covering the usual full range of topics: biography, history, philosophy, hobbies, travel, etc, there's something for everyone. Our reading room has a plentiful supply of daily newspapers and weekly and monthly magazines can be read whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
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Bradford Mechanics’
Institute Library
76 Kirkgate
BD1 1SZ

01274 722857

bradfordww1@hotmail.co.uk