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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.
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Tourist tips for visitors and teachers and a useful map
How to get here, where to park and lots of stuff - downloadable map and biography of Titus Salt, courtesy of Nemine Juvante Publications. More >> |
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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. |
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Questions, news, opinion, articles and images are welcomed. Email > |
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Saltaire Handmade Arts & Crafts
 This event takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month (same day as the Saltaire Farmers Market). Venue: Caroline Social Club. Around 20-25 stalls will be displaying handmade arts and crafts and the event opens from 10am up until 3pm. The 2012 dates for your diary are as follows, 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 17th March, 21st Apr, 19th May, 16th June, 21st July, 18th August, 15th Sept, 20th Oct, 17th Nov, 15th Dec. Any enquiries on this please call Dave Glenister on 01274 588750 or mobile 07764 746634. enquiries@htgevents.com
Eddie Lawler's requiem to Harry Ramsden's
 One of Yorkshire's best known landmarks, Harry Ramsden’s is now empty and up for sale. Saltaire poet, playwright and musician, Eddie Lawler has written a requiem for the famous Yorkshire fish and chip restaurant, which was recorded on the 3 January, 2012 and performed on BBC TV's Look North. Song lyrics and MP3 online >
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News from the newly named Caroline Social Club. Membership, website, news and events. Keep in touch and get involved! More>
Joan Smith, Pastel Artist
 Local professional pastel artist, Joan Smith, works from your favourite photos to give you a vignette that you will cherish for life. More>
Shabby Tiger - hats for girls
 There's a wonderful range of children's hats for girls made by local designer, Edwina Hatfield. Edwina, whose business is shabbytiger.co.uk, sends her gorgeous hats all around the world. More>
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Tourist tips and resources for teachers | Holiday lets | Salt's Guided Walks |Travelling to Saltaire |Street map of Saltaire |Salts Mill | Friends of Roberts Park | Saltaire Village Society |Classes, clubs and events | Walks |
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Tourist tips and resources for teachers
 GPS for car parks, info about Saltaire, where to eat, where the toilets are, places of interest, etc. More >
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| Salts Walks and Talks
 Fun walks by local guides delivered with wit, charm and knowledge! Also, after dinner speeches and talks. Groups can book on-line! More >
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Image gallery index | Saltaire Daily Photo | Submit your images |
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Andrew Moore
 Local photographer, Andrew Moore was out and about during the snow falls in November and December. His photos are atmospheric! More >
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| Saltaire Daily Photo
 Local blogger, Jenny Freckles has amassed a wonderful collection of Saltaire photographs, all with interesting notes and observations. More >
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Useful local contacts| Council tel. numbers | Recycling & waste | Police surgeries | Council info on how to maintain listed buildings | Protect Saltaire
 The Saltaire Village Society now has its own area on this website. More >
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Saltaire History Club | Saltaire History Articles | Saltaire Journals |
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| Two new books about Saltaire
 Milner Field, The Lost Country House of Titus Salt Jnr - and - A Penny For Going, A history of Saltaire and its regeneration told through its shops.
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| History Club - 1st December
 The next meeting is on Thur 1st Dec. [Previously advertised as the 8 Dec, which was changed]. All welcome - and it's free! More > |
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Forum | Saltaire Folk | E-postcards | Story Time | Links | Contact information | Quick email links |
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| Free e-postcards
 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 >
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| Forum
 Join the forum and post your news, views and events. If you have a Saltaire-related event, please feel free to send details to the webmaster, to include on the forum.
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Business index |Business recommendations | Email to recommend
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| Our on-line shop sells items relating to Saltaire |
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A Penny For Going - The history of Saltaire's shops
Roger Clarke's brand new, limited edition book that tells the fascinating story of Saltaire's shops. All profits go to Saltaire United Reformed Church Restoration Fund. More >
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| Milner Field, The Lost Country House of Titus Salt Jnr
 The authors tell the tragic story of Milner Field, first occupied by Titus Salt Jnr and his family. It was a house built on huge wealth, graced by royal visitors but dogged by early deaths and misfortune. More >
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