Victorian Glory

Go through the Northern industrial cities and you'll find one. A great brooding sign of all that the Victorian City Fathers thought reflected glory on their town. This is Bradford's. Magnificent chambers, a splendid magistrates court and elegant circular council chamber, where Eric Pickles perfected his F... you style of political wit and sophistication.
Staircases from grand palaces, marble from the richest sources to be found.
And smoke, chemical pollution, damp back to backs, families living cramped in one cellar lodging. Cholera, Phthysis and workhouses. Infirmaries & Dispensaries raised by subscription.
A confusion of hubris, compassion & christian duty.