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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
Thest 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 >>

SALTAIRE WEATHER

The 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
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LATEST SALTAIRE NEWS
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The World of Rose and Brown
Vintage image

Sadly, on the 20 February, the House of Rose and Brown on Victoria Street, will close. Caroline Brown, shopkeeper, artist and vintage doyenne, will be a shopkeeper no more. But it's not the end. More >>

Simply Saltaire: Art at the URC

An exhibition and sale of Saltaire-themed photographs and artwork will take place at the United Reformed Church, Saltaire from 2nd May to 30th May 2010. The exhibition is to raise funds for the creation of an Education Centre at Saltaire's beautiful United Reformed Church. More >>

BBC's Antiques Roadshow comes to Saltaire

BBC ONE’s ever popular Sunday evening programme ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will be filming at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Thursday, 29th April, 2010. This will be presenter Fiona Bruce’s third year... More >>

It was THIS big!

Kevin Sunderland reports the catch of a 23 inch sea trout in the River Aire. The fish was returned unharmed... More >>

More News
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SALTAIRE & TOURISM

Good all round tips for teachers and tourists.

Fabulous guided walks around Saltaire by local historians, delivered with wit, charm and knowledge! Turn up at given times, or book on-line for parties. More >>

SHOP ON-LINE

Our on-line shop sells items relating to Saltaire

SALTAIRY TALES

Eddie Lawler's delightful story of Saltaire, with watercolours by Deborah M Lawson. A book of great charm and whimsy. £6.99
Buy on-line >>

BALGARNIE'S SALT WITH COMMENTARY AND ADDITIONS

Sir Titus Salt's biography with up-to-date commentary by Barlo & Shaw. £11.99
Buy on-line >>

SALTAIRE HISTORY CLUB & JOURNALS

Saltaire History Club | Saltaire History Articles | Saltaire Journals

"THE STATE OF BRADFORD"
A PROTEST SONG BY EDDIE LAWLER

Eddie Lawler writes: "Bradford city centre has, in my lifetime, been more destroyed than regenerated, and its current lamentable condition has inspired me to write my latest song, The State Of Bradford".
Listen to the song and read the lyrics. More >>

2009 - A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE HISTORY CLUB

Dave Shaw writes: Hi All & Congratulations - the December 09 meeting was our best attended yet – we had over 60 people present, and a few more people signed up for membership. Our mailing list now stands at 114. More >>