Bradford Borough Charter was granted in 1847, Bradford Corporation acquired all the statutory powers off the old Municipal Corporation. 1848 was the year that the City of Bradford Police Force was almagated, with a Borough HQ No. 24-26 Swaine Street. * 1854 Southgate, Great Horton * 1859 Reservoir Lodge, Church St Manningham * 1859 Manchester Rd/ Mill St * 1859 Wakefield Rd/ Rutland St East Bowling Bradford was granted city status in 1897.