This poem shows what Bradford should/ could be like, but unfortunately the reality is quite different. I recently visited Bradford, where I lived until I was 20 and was disappointed and saddened to see how it has deteriorated. The city centre looks like a huge bomb dropped there, right in the middle of Broadway, the people are dishevelled, downtrodden and miserable. Old buildings and reminders of Bradford's glory days do nothing for the people of today. Nowt to write 'ome about.
I travel all over the world but I've lived in Bradford for 30 years and think it's a actually quite a special and remarkable place. This is a great poem/film - full of the beauty (and glorious eccentricity) of the place. Those people who prefer to see this city as ugly - well, it's their loss.
I wrote this poem. It's not pretentious & I am not an elitist. Also, Bradford is not a dump & I know this because I've travelled all over the world and seen real dumps. Racism, bigotry, negativity & sheer stupidity, as demonstrated by 'Getbig' only serve to show that person's state of mind & has nothing to do with Bradford itself.
I live in Bradford and can honestly say that it's the most depressing dump in England. Walking around the city, one could easily imagine that you're walking in a city in pakistan. It's a bloody disgrace how far this city has fallen down the shitter.
The simple truth is that there's way to many pakis. They've took over and now it's theirs. I dread to think how bad it'll be when my kids are grown up
In fairness, I also believe that Bradfords people are the problem - people who think the city is a lost cause and will never change. It's that "all is lost so what's the point" attitude of some people in Bradford that is the biggest problem. As long as people with that attitude stay then nothing will change. Here's a novel idea, if people think the place is that bad....get out! And give the rest of us, those who believe in Bradford, a chance to make the city as great as it can and should be :)
Difference with Bosnia, Derry, Beirut etc, is that the people of THOSE city's did'nt create their own problems. They were examples of the games politicians play with innocent peoples lives.
Bradford did not suffer at the hands of warlords and corupt politicians. Bradfords own people created Bradfords reputation-and they've done little in order for change!
As for 'Denby's poetry. Save it, for Bradford does not need pretentious poetry from the elite middle class.
Thanks for your needlessly prejudiced and narrow minded contribution Deanboy2007...I hope if you're down on your luck, you don't get a kicking, but someone reaches out to help you positively instead of supplying a dickheaded comment.
You think the residents of Dresden, Beirut or Sarajevo gave up on their cities...no they mucked in helped to rebuild. Try not to be part of the problem shithead.
The City's socio-economic problems, size and diversity are actually making a it unique a place for civic experimentation.
The regen programme (http://www.bradfordurc.com) is looking to provide some hope, vision and future for a place that's down on its luck. It's easy to knock failure - harder to contribute and try create some change :)
Pretentious shit. Bradford's a dump with scummy people. Get over it.
SOS763 2 weeks ago
I love Bradford. This poem is rather fab :)
indigoziona 1 year ago
This poem shows what Bradford should/ could be like, but unfortunately the reality is quite different. I recently visited Bradford, where I lived until I was 20 and was disappointed and saddened to see how it has deteriorated. The city centre looks like a huge bomb dropped there, right in the middle of Broadway, the people are dishevelled, downtrodden and miserable. Old buildings and reminders of Bradford's glory days do nothing for the people of today. Nowt to write 'ome about.
PGPyramid1 2 years ago
i ve lived here for 20 years and today my eyes have opened. i love this city
StreetStyleDubz 3 years ago
I travel all over the world but I've lived in Bradford for 30 years and think it's a actually quite a special and remarkable place. This is a great poem/film - full of the beauty (and glorious eccentricity) of the place. Those people who prefer to see this city as ugly - well, it's their loss.
eddyocean 5 years ago 2
I wrote this poem. It's not pretentious & I am not an elitist. Also, Bradford is not a dump & I know this because I've travelled all over the world and seen real dumps. Racism, bigotry, negativity & sheer stupidity, as demonstrated by 'Getbig' only serve to show that person's state of mind & has nothing to do with Bradford itself.
I am proud of my city, as are many, many others.
musicalfinger 5 years ago 7
Yay! Thank you :)
imranali 5 years ago
I live in Bradford and can honestly say that it's the most depressing dump in England. Walking around the city, one could easily imagine that you're walking in a city in pakistan. It's a bloody disgrace how far this city has fallen down the shitter.
The simple truth is that there's way to many pakis. They've took over and now it's theirs. I dread to think how bad it'll be when my kids are grown up
getbig 5 years ago
What a brilliant sense of rhythm
projectsUK 5 years ago
^ Fair enough.
Good comment.
Deanboy2007 5 years ago
In fairness, I also believe that Bradfords people are the problem - people who think the city is a lost cause and will never change. It's that "all is lost so what's the point" attitude of some people in Bradford that is the biggest problem. As long as people with that attitude stay then nothing will change. Here's a novel idea, if people think the place is that bad....get out! And give the rest of us, those who believe in Bradford, a chance to make the city as great as it can and should be :)
Haytchee 5 years ago
How am I 'prejudiced'?
Difference with Bosnia, Derry, Beirut etc, is that the people of THOSE city's did'nt create their own problems. They were examples of the games politicians play with innocent peoples lives.
Bradford did not suffer at the hands of warlords and corupt politicians. Bradfords own people created Bradfords reputation-and they've done little in order for change!
As for 'Denby's poetry. Save it, for Bradford does not need pretentious poetry from the elite middle class.
Deanboy2007 5 years ago
I think it's an impressive video. Its far from pretentious.
I wish Bradford good luck in any future developments and re-branding etc.
Give ths place a break.
I hated it for so long....now I see it's not a bad place.
Just somewhere that has needed some real TLC and it's eyes opened to change and changing life-styles.
Good luck Bradford!
:)
mowgli99 5 years ago
Ha, how laughable. A video containing pretenious poetry will do Bradford no good what-so-ever.
What is THE first aspect of Bradford that needs to change???
IT"S PEOPLE.
Deanboy2007 5 years ago
Thanks for your needlessly prejudiced and narrow minded contribution Deanboy2007...I hope if you're down on your luck, you don't get a kicking, but someone reaches out to help you positively instead of supplying a dickheaded comment.
You think the residents of Dresden, Beirut or Sarajevo gave up on their cities...no they mucked in helped to rebuild. Try not to be part of the problem shithead.
imranali 5 years ago
I've been after this for ages - thanks for posting it. We could have been great.....but it wasn't to be.
Haytchee 5 years ago
The City's socio-economic problems, size and diversity are actually making a it unique a place for civic experimentation.
The regen programme (http://www.bradfordurc.com) is looking to provide some hope, vision and future for a place that's down on its luck. It's easy to knock failure - harder to contribute and try create some change :)
imranali 5 years ago
its still not quite Leeds is it?
regulardave 5 years ago