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Monday, 1 April, 2002, 09:08 GMT 10:08 UK
Picture gallery: Capital of Culture 2008
Bradford, Oxford and Newcastle and Gateshead are three of 12 UK bidders hoping to become European Capital of Culture in 2008.
Bradford
The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television is very popular
Salts Mill is home to the 1853 Hockney art galleries
Interactive bus shelters are part of Bradford's bid
Oxford
Oxford's skyline is world famous
Dons from the University of Oxford parade through the city streets
Local band Radiohead are part of Oxford's thriving music scene
Newcastle Gateshead
The Baltic Arts Centre is nearing completion
Newcastle's Grey Street is an impressive example of Georgian architecture
Newcastle is home to thriving theatres and art galleries
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