 |
|
|
Proud to be hosted by
|
|
 |
|
|
 | This is the home page of the Saltaire Village Website |
|
|
WELCOME TO SALTAIRE VILLAGE
|
Quick intro
Saltaire Village is near Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. It is named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill and this village on the River Aire.In December 2001, Saltaire was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This status is owed to the dedicated work of people from the local community. |
Tourist tips for visitors and teachers and a useful map
These tips are helpful to teachers and visitors. You can also download a street map of Saltaire, courtesy of Nemine Juvante Publications. More >> |
How to get here
GPS, car parks and bus, train and plane info. Info >> |
|
| |
|
About this website
This is the only interactive website of Saltaire which relies on the input of the local community. It is run on a not-for-profit basis and is staffed by volunteers. |
Contributions
Questions, news, opinion, articles and images are welcomed. Email >> |
Local business
Support local business! We advertise local businesses free of charge! Email >> |
| Featured business
| |
|
 |
|
LATEST SALTAIRE NEWS
News | Archive | News on forum |
|
You Tube film on Roberts Park
 David Weber of Barleybrook films has published a film about the Restoration of Roberts Park on You Tube. Informative and charming, the 10 minute film documents Saltaire's history, the Park's deterioration and its great come back. David is also responsible for the film, The Story of Saltaire. Read his article about the concept and production of the film. (Article located in the History Articles section of the website) More > |
|
Kath Libbert Jewellery: IntoFlora
 An exhibition of exuberant floral jewellery by eight internationally recognised contemporary jewellers. The exhibition, curated by Kath Libbert, features special pieces created in honour of inspirational famous personalities. More >
|
|
Team Penguin run for Cancer Research
 On the 19th September, "Team Penguin" will attempt the Great North Run 2010 to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research. The team is lead by Richard Logan who did the 2005 run in a penguin suit, inspired by Jack Dee's beer adverts for John Smith. This year, Richard will be joined by Laura Cawood, John Bretherick, Ben Brosnan, Oliver Anderson and Tom Haynes. More > |
|
Free bowls and tennis for over 60s
 Age Concern and Salts Sports are organising free summer bowls and tennis coaching, games and activities with refreshments at Salts Sports Association. These sessions will run each Friday from 1 - 9pm from the 23rd July to the 27th August at Salts Sports Association. The activities are open to anyone over 60 years old. Over 60’s tennis coaching is played with... More > |
|
|
|
|
|
| SALTAIRE & TOURISM |
|
| Accommodation | Friends of Roberts Park | Property for sale | Saltaire Village Society | Salt's Guided Walks | Street map of Saltaire | Tourist Tips | Travelling to Saltaire | Classes, clubs and events | Walks |
|
|
 Fab guided walks around Saltaire by local historians, delivered with wit, charm and knowledge! Also, after dinner speeches and talks. Book on-line! More >>
|
|
|
|
|
| SHOP ON-LINE |
|
| Our on-line shop sells items relating to Saltaire |
|
| SALTAIRE The Making of a Model Town - Special Offer Price
 This ground-breaking study analyses the building of Saltaire, the famous model
town in West Yorkshire. More >>
|
|
| ANN MOSS - SALTAIRE POET
 Ann Moss was a remarkable woman who brought up three children as a deaf, single parent in diminished circumstances. The sale of her poetry... More >>
|
|
|
|
|
| SALTAIRE HISTORY CLUB & JOURNALS |
|
| Saltaire History Club | Saltaire History Articles | Saltaire Journals |
|
THE WHITLAMS?... WHO ARE THEY?
 The latest Saltaire Journal is written by local historian, David King. It's a fascinating and well researched article on the Whitlam family. Caroline Whitlam was just a teenager when she met her husband-to-be, Titus Salt. More > |
|
| DETAILS OF LAST MEETING
 The Land Acquisitions of Titus Salt
by Ian Watson &
Roberts Era at the Mill
by Dave Shaw
Next meeting is in September. More info >
|
|
|
|
|
| SALTAIRE BUSINESS |
|
Business index | Email to add your Saltaire business to this website | Read or post business recommendations on our Chat Board
Latest businesses:
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
SALTS WALKS
Exciting guided walks
|
| |
ON-LINE
Headline:
VAN GOGH GALORE
Local artists imitate style
SEPTEMBER
2010
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
