Subject: Bradford C. T. 697 (DKW 997)
Chassis: Sunbeam MF2
Body: Weymann UH30/26R
Location: Bradford, Forster Square
Date: late-1940s

696 is still largely in original condition but the absence of blackout markings shows this to be a postwar shot. The Midland Buildings on the right were destroyed in a massive fire on 8th June 1950 which caused a lot of disruption, including the temporary cessation of the through service to Bradford Moor. The burnt-out remains survived here for some time and can be seen in other photos. Some temporary single-storey shops were built to replace those destroyed.

Photograph by courtesy of John Law