{"id":526,"date":"2023-03-02T10:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T10:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/?page_id=526"},"modified":"2023-03-15T09:42:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:42:08","slug":"task-2-research-fmp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/task-2-research-fmp\/","title":{"rendered":"Task 2 Research : FMP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Influences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Table Talk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Table Talk podcast is the audio version of the Talk Show aired on major social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. This podcast covers current social and cultural issues with an inter-generational perspective hosted by three generations of black women. They open their home for a series of candid conversations with family and friends about the most important and provocative topics of the day. This podcast is built on open conversations with different guests covering different and interesting subjects and topics that keep the audiences hooked. There could be many guests at one time and more hosts, all sparking up conversations from the scripted questions set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The format is scripted and sticks to the subject matter in an open discussion format. This podcast is targeted across all adult age groups and genders and reels in millions of viewers and listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/1668112572733.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/1668112572733.png 316w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/1668112572733-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/1668112572733-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Joe Rogan Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an interview podcast but is a long form of conversation with interesting guests on different types of topics and subjects that the public and <a>listeners<\/a> would be interested in. This is a free audio and video podcast available to listen on <a>Spotify<\/a> or watch on <a>YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The podcast has some element of comedy in every episode but the versatility of the conversations <a>is<\/a> not the typical type of interview style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The format of the podcast is unpredictable because it doesn\u2019t have a format to follow but seems to go with the flow of the conversation and sometimes the conversations do turn heated but then can quickly turn into humour. This is unscripted and the host asks different random questions to spark conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tone of this podcast is in a very relaxed manner of conversation, but they do talk over each other in a passionate but positive way. This podcast is aimed at mainly adults because it has mature themes discussed by famous and interesting people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This podcast is a storytelling podcast hosted by a comedian and actor who reads a different episode from one of the famous Puffin books.  The format is followed by the story of the book but with an interesting twist of fun comedic voices of the book characters. The host is also teamed up with other storytellers who create voices with the characters they are telling. Each week they\u2019re joined by one of the Puffin authors. This podcast is aimed at children and sometimes can  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-1536x844.png 1536w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05-1200x660.png 1200w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-14-at-14.28.05.png 1790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly,&nbsp;32% of podcast fans aged 18 and older have listened to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastle.ai\/blog\/the-most-thought-provoking-podcasts-to-listen-to-while-driving\/\">podcasts while driving<\/a>. This marks a slight increase compared to the 30% registered last year. The number of people who listen to podcasts at home has also increased to 59%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White&nbsp;59%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hispanic&nbsp;16%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>African American&nbsp;16%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asian&nbsp;3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others&nbsp;6%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The time of day people listen to podcasts can have a lesser impact on listener behaviour than frequency. After all, if you&#8217;re releasing new episodes at midnight, you&#8217;re not going to reach as many people as you would if you release them at midday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/image-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27-1024x743.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\" width=\"610\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27-1200x871.png 1200w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.11.27.png 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This graph shows when people would listen to podcasts and where they would listen to them. Most people listen to podcasts when they are at home relaxing or whist going for a walk. Research tells us that 63% of people listen to podcasts whist they are at home relaxing. I will be planning to do a podcast about tackling mental health amongst young adults. How young adults can overcome and battle this condition in today&#8217;s society.  I&#8217;m hoping all young people will listen to this important podcast whilst either at home or out with their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17-1200x798.png 1200w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.48.17.png 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This graph shows you the target audience of podcasts and what age group listen to them the most. 38% of 26-35 years listen to podcasts the most. This graph clearly shows that the podcasts are more popular to the younger generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07-1024x648.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07-1200x759.png 1200w, https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10630774\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-14.46.07.png 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular show to post the podcast on would be iHeartRadio with the highest numbers.Posting the podcast on youtube would be better it would reach out to larger audiences and more people would view it. Especially with mine which has to do with Mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Different types of podcasts<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of podcasts for almost every subject with different aims that reach different types of audiences.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Interview Podcasts:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Involves one or more hosts who speak with one or more guests on a certain topic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conversational Podcasts:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Two podcast hosts have entertaining conversations about specific topics and themes and are <a>like<\/a> Radio shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monologue Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A single host speaks for the entire episode of the podcast on a special subject matter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storytelling Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One or more hosts use each podcast episode to tell a story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roundtable Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A consistent or rotating group of hosts who provide commentary and conversations around specific topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Theatrical Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Can be a single host narrating a story or an entire cast of performers and characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Repurposed<\/strong> <strong>Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reiterating a story available in other formats such as print or video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hybrid Podcast:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bradford City of culture 2025<\/strong> &#8211; Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixing and matching basic podcast formats to create your own style<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford district\u2019s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford has been named as UK City of Culture 2025.&nbsp;In May 2022, live on BBC The One Show, Bradford was announced as winner of the UK City of Culture 2025 title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the UK\u2019s youngest city (29% of our population are under 20 and nearly a quarter under 16),&nbsp;our young people will help deliver a year of culture that is recognisably Bradford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bradford2025.co.uk\/2023\/01\/20\/mini-seed-commissions\/\">https:\/\/bradford2025.co.uk\/2023\/01\/20\/mini-seed-commissions\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford will now receive \u00a3275,000 in initial seed funding to make sure the city can hit the ground running and get the wheels in motion early as it develops its plans for 2025. This grant will help pave the way for a year of unforgettable cultural activities and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is also investing in its future cultural assets having successfully secured \u00a320 million from the Levelling Up fund to invest in the Squire Lane Wellbeing and Enterprise Centre, and is using another \u00a34 million DCMS grant to redevelop the Bradford Odeon into a 4,000 seat live music and entertainment venue: \u2018Bradford Live\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is Bradford, the City of Culture ?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But people still ask us \u2018Why is Bradford, the City of Culture ?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bradford Heritage Sites&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford has a rich industrial heritage &amp; history having played a major part in the Industrial Revolution of the 1900s holding a Industrial Exhibition in 1904.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 1800 Bradford was a rural market town of just over 6,000 people. By 1850, the population had grown to 103,000, while the number of spinning mills had surged to 129. In 1900, the number of mills had increased further to 350. Two-thirds of the country\u2019s wool production was now processed in Bradford Many German wool merchants, were attracted by the business potential in the area and moved to Bradford as a result &#8211; They were merchants who left their mark and who built the buildings and warehouses in Little Germany, Bradford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 1850 -1875 Bradford was transformed by the firm Lockwood and Mawson. Henry Francis Lockwood and William Mawson were successful in obtaining the commission to design <strong>St George&#8217;s Hall <\/strong>(1851), the foundation of the success of their practice. After that they went on to design the <strong>Bradford Town Hall<\/strong>. <strong>The Bradford wool exchange<\/strong>, <strong>Saltaire Mills<\/strong>, <strong>Saltaire Congregational Church<\/strong>, <strong>Victoria Hall in Saltaire.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Festivals&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford has an inspiring programme of events and festivals throughout the district. Nationally renowned festivals such as Ilkley Literature Festival, Bradford Animation Festival, Bradford International Film Festival, the Bradford festival, Saltaire Festival and World Curry Festival as part of an annual calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beautiful Parks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bradford District has thirty six public parks, totaling an area of over two hundred and seventy hectares encompassing Haworth, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Silsden, Ilkley, Wibsey and more. Ten of the parks are on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. Bradford&#8217;s parks are great for crawling, jumping, playing, skipping exercising and simply having lots of fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford\u2019s multi-award winning public space City Park is the venue for many events and festivals. City Park has hosted many famous entertainers, musicians, dancers, actors and has also played an important location for major sporting attractions on the Big Screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lister Park&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lister Park is one of Bradford\u2019s 6 Green Flag parks and is home to Cartwright Hall Museum and Art Gallery. It has a large lake for boating and many picnic areas with a huge playground for kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peel Park&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peel Park is a large community park with well laid out paths, gardens, small lake, play areas, BMX track, bowls and sports pitches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has hosted the large Bradford Mela for many years in the past and is frequently visited by many locals with their families and children. The park also has exercise and fitness machines fitted for local health enthusiasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theatres and Museums&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alhambra Theatre <\/strong>is regarded as the North&#8217;s premier receiving venue and hosts the best in large scale entertainment from international dance to musicals, drama and Yorkshire&#8217;s biggest panto&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St Georges Hall&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This venue remains a popular choice for leading names from the music world as well as top stand-up comedians. The venue also attracts big names in variety entertainment, receives regular children&#8217;s shows and amateur productions and still continues to offer an increasingly exciting and diverse programme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bradford University Gallery Hall&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford University has its own theatre, gallery and music centre which fully supports and invests in its arts on campus programme, which includes theatre, music and visual arts. Gallery extends beyond the boundaries of the arts venue into public spaces and places and plays a key role in the cultural life of the campus and the city, through its exhibitions, events, partnership projects and artist residencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Science and Media Museum&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Science and Media Museum is a free museum in Bradford devoted to the science and culture of light and sound. The Museum has deep archived history on Television, Film and Audio from the beginning of 1900\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Adults and Children visit this museum on a daily basis as is one Bradford\u2019s main attraction sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food &amp; Drink&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bradford dining scene is one of the best in the country. From hearty comfort food to Michelin-starred fine dining and some of the best curry houses in the UK. There are restaurants from almost every country cuisine and for every taste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Curry Restaurants have won numerous Awards and just keep winning with their best taste dishes and mouth watering grill foods. Trip Advisor has voted some of the Best Curry Houses to be in Bradford. Bradford is also famous for it\u2019s Fish &amp; Chips from the famous Mother Hubbards restaurants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shopping in Bradford&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford has many different Shopping attractions and locations spread across the city of Bradford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relatively new Shopping Mall &#8216;<strong>The Broadway<\/strong>&#8216; provides a friendly and pleasant under-cover environment for up-town shopping in the City Centre of Bradford.The Broadway has many high street brands and local businesses, many restaurants, takeaways and a cinema all under one roof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kirkgate Shopping Centre <\/strong>Bradford was the original shopping complex in the heart of the city centre. There are still plenty of shops including a large Primark, TJ Hughes and Sports Direct amongst many small local shops to cater for the community.. There&#8217;s also a market with stalls selling all sorts of fancy goods plus 4 cafe\u2019s serving home cooked meals. There&#8217;s also a 650 space car park attached to the shopping centre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oastler shopping Centre <\/strong>is another great shopping experience within Bradford City Centre. It\u2019s just had a \u00a34.5 million facelift including new market stalls which offer quality fish, meat and fresh fruit and vegetables from all over the world. With lift access from the adjacent car park, shop mobility facilities and many takeaways, cafe\u2019s and food outlets to visit, this venue has something for everyone. It used to be named St John\u2019s Market many years ago and most Bradfordian&#8217;s today, still call it &#8216;St Johns Market&#8217;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1967, <strong>Bombay Stores <\/strong>was a pioneer of the Indian fashion we know today. The huge emporium is a gleaming bazaar with rolls of silks in every possible shine. The Bombay Stores is the largest and best-known Asian store in Bradford, dealing mostly in textiles and jewellery that attract customers from all over the world, it also brings together a multicultural community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bradford Plaza<\/strong>&#8216; shopping complex in Thornbury is Bradford&#8217;s largest purpose built shopping centre. Over 100 stores. Including Ladies Clothing stores, Men&#8217;s Wedding clothes stores, Jewellery stores, Shoe stores, Laces and loose fabric stores, Beauty&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>salon, furniture store and Travel Agency within the same complex. This Plaza has brightened up the top of Leeds road that attracts thousands of shoppers every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford UK. 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