Conditioning House, Bradford

History

The grade II listed Bradford Conditioning House was built by the local Bradford Corporation, following a special act of Parliament to quality check & control the moisture content of Wool, by means of laboratory examination and certify their true weight and length following inconsistent variations throughout the industry.

The structure was erected over four-storeys and basement around 3 sides of an open court and opened in 1902. The purpose built building was designed by F Wild who died in 1901 and unfortunately never saw his plans come to completion. It was the only such one of its kind in this country.

Source:
https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/conditioning-house-bradford-february-2016.t101820

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