The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford was very good and I hope it attracts many people from the nearby regions. When we walked past, a school class were on an excursion there, and a gaggle of teenagers brushed past us on the staircase in the museum, and I said to Lew, how great that teenagers in a disadvantaged town have actively chosen to visit a museum together. Yes.
The museum currently has a show on called Sound and Vision, featuring loads of BCC gems and British music bits and pieces. It was very good.
Some highlights:
Dalek, the Alien actor, and the woman who created the Dr Who theme song on synths, Delia Derbyshire.
Imagine the wha-wha-wha melody in Kate Bush’s Running up that Hill. That was made on the Fairlight synth pictured above.
Next to that is some lovely textile history, a baby jacquard loom and some punch cards.
Think about why towels and bed sheets in Australian shops are called Manchester. This part of the world is where the textile industry started.
After Bradford, we headed to a charming town called Hebden Bridge, which had Daylesford vibes in both it being an arty country retreat town, and that it’s a lesbian and alternative hub.
It was gorgeous and still had a vibe even after 6pm on a Monday. Still full from our Bradford curry, we had a few drinks and a look in shop windows, and a walk along the canal. How good is the canal boat with all the plants.
Eyes hanging out of our heads from jet lag (STILL; it’s day four and I’m writing this at fkn 7am 🙄 when will it end) we headed back to HQ via Prestwich to pay a visit to the Aldeh sign.
When Oasis reunited and toured last year, an Aldi manager did the best thing of his career and had a sign changed to reflect the pronunciation of Aldi in a Mancunian accent. The suburb loved it and it’s now heritage listed lol.
Read all about Aldeh here:
Rebranding before homecoming gigs, reflecting local pronunciation, to be permanent after outpouring of support
