Discover the hidden history of Wild Boar Street and Bradford’s lost Wapping district
with artist Naseem Darbey.

The Corn Dolly | Wednesday 28 October | 12 – 4pm | FREE

Wild Boar Street is led by artist Naseem Darbey, in partnership with Bradford Museums & Galleries and South Square Centre. It builds on Mona and the Moths, created for South Square’s first OUR TURN visual arts festival in 2025.

South Square is now developing OUR TURN 2027 (subject to funding) with plans for work created through Wild Boar Street to form a key part of the festival.

Join Naseem for an afternoon of exploration:

• Join writer, storyteller and social historian Irene Lofthouse for interactive
  storytelling about Bradford’s famous wild boar
• Delve into real archaeological finds uncovered during a recent dig in the area
• Join writer, storyteller and social historian Irene Lofthouse for interactive
  storytelling about Bradford’s famous wild boar
• Take part in a family-friendly art activity
• Experience Naseem’s interactive Mona and the Moths sculpture, where UV
  lights and sensors reveal hidden patterns

There will also be a guided walk around Wapping with Irene Lofthouse connecting
the archaeology to the wider story of the area. The walk starts at 12pm and will last
no more than one hour. Places are limited and booking is required, so please book
your spot in advance: click here to book your free place

Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. The route includes
some minor hazards, including traffic and uneven ground.

The Dig Discovery Day is free and open to everyone – all ages welcome. Bring along
your family photographs, memories and stories of Wapping and help us uncover
Bradford’s lost histories.