BRADLEY, John

John Bradley

1840-1906

Born 20 October 1839, New Bridge Street, Keighley, Yorkshire, died 26 June 1906, at his son's residence, corner of Kilmore and Barbadoes Streets, Christchurch, New Zealand aged 66 years. His half brother Thomas Wiseman Bradley was a photographer and painter, residing in Keighley, Yorkshire in 1871. His father John Bradley [1787-1844] was at one time the drawing-master to the children Reverend Patrick Bronte. 

Views of Avonhead.— Mr W. Boag, of Burnside, has had some views taken of the picturesque old house, and bridge at Avonhead, on the Burnside estate. The house and bridge were built by Mr Bray, surveyor, who formerly owned the property, and the latter was the first bridge erected over the River Avon. The views are done by the process known as the new enamelled colorgraph, and were executed by Mr J. Bradley, of Colombo street North. They are beautifully finished, and the tinting brings out the natural beauties of the scenes to perfection. Mr Boag has also had some views taken of the homestead at Burnside, and they are likewise exceedingly good.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7894, 19 June 1891