Abstract
Bradford is the 7th city in United Kingdom, with more than 478,800 inhabitants (metro district). Located in the West Yorkshire, this city has been developed thanks to the first industrial revolution (1780 – 1840) and the second one (1840 – 1900). During this period, Bradford has become very rich and the worlds woolen textile center. Nowadays, Bradford is also known for its film culture and cinemas. Being new in the city, we quickly discovered that museums were a huge part of the Bradford culture. Thus, we decided to work on the 5 main museums of the town, which well represent the past of Bradford. The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, opened its doors to visitors on 16th June 1983. Renamed National Media Museum due to main and fast constantly changes in the media nowadays, this museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group (National Museum of Science and Industry) which also includes the Science Museum (based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire) and the National Railway Museum (based in York and at Shildon in County Durham). In terms of accessibility for audiences, a Yorkshire base for the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television was ideal. Indeed, Bradford is approximately in the center of Britain; 14.5 million people live within a two hour journey. During the first years after the opening, the Museum has attracted audiences of over 1 million a year, and soon became the most-visited national museum outside London.
