A pooling of spirituality

jUST days ago the new eye-catching mirror pool and fountains outside Bradford’s City Hall were being used by visitors to cool off amid the dazzling spring sunshine.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Apr 2012, 22:57 BST

Yesterday, the Rev Chris Howson, of Bradford’s SoulSpace, was using the water feature for a more spiritual purpose, by leading a service where worshippers were encouraged to wash one another’s feet.

Mr Howson, who washed the feet of Ann Barratt (pictured) during the Maundy Thursday service, said: “It’s a symbolic action to represent service to one another and service to the city.”

The 4,000sq metre mirror pool features more than 100 fountains, including the tallest in any UK city at 30m (100ft), and is the focal point of Bradford’s new £24m City Park, which had its official launch on March 24. picture: Tony Johnson

Bradford City Hall