Myths and Legends: The Bradford Ghost

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This literacy workshop is based on the legend of the Ghost of Bolling Hall. Using the setting of the hall as inspiration, pupils will find out more about the link between the Civil War and the legend of the Bradford Ghost. They will create a piece of flash-fiction, based on the story-telling they have heard.

1 hour workshop

£81 per class

Book This Workshop

If you are interested in booking this workshops for your pupils, please email learning@bradford.gov.uk

Bolling Hall Museum

Address

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, BD4 7LP

Opening times

Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

By public transport

Bolling Hall is situated on Bowling Hall Road one mile south of Bradford City Centre and is signposted with heritage ‘brown signs’ from A650 Wakefield Road. The 634 bus runs to Bolling Hall from Bradford Interchange

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

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