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Quick intro to Saltaire
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. Saltaire is not a monument. People live here - so it is open all the time!
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 More about UNESCO, plus the Nomination File, which was Saltaire's submission to UNESCO to be considered for World Heritage Status. The file contains detailed info about Saltaire's history and architecture, plus interesting images.
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How to get here and what to do
Saltaire is open every day! How to get here, where to park and what to do.
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This website is run by volunteers
Experience Saltaire! Tourist info, history, news, community - everything you need to know about Saltaire! This is the only interactive website of Saltaire which relies on the input of the local community. It is run by volunteers. The ads are to try and cover some of the running costs. Questions, news, opinion, articles and images are welcomed. Email > |
Support local business
We advertise local businesses free of charge!
Latest business: Plumber and Heating Engineer:
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The Saltaire Bandstand
Saltaire Bandstand is a series of free summer music concerts on Sunday afternoons in Roberts Park. There's also four evening concerts on Saturday evenings, with the bandstand in lights and curry at the Half Moon Cafe. More > |
Tom Woolley's map
Tom is a freelance illustrator based in Bradford. His work also features Saltaire, and his latest print is a map of West Yorkshire.
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World War One, Centenary
There's a lot of work going on behind the scenes in anticipation of the WW1 cententary. A number of groups are researching the history of Saltaire, Shipley of those who participated in the war. Do you have any stories, photographs, letters you could share? Get in touch with the History Club.
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Eddie Lawler's news
Saltaire's local bard and wandering minstrel keeps us up-to-date with his performances this summer. More>
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The National Media Museum, Bradford
The NMM is 30 years old. If you haven't been recently (or ever!) please visit this brilliant place. It's free to enter and if we don't use it - we may lose it. It's NOT dry or dusty. It's so interesting and fantastic for all ages with fascinating and interactive exhibitions. Visit website > |
Equalities Forum Event: "We are Bradford District"
Tue 24 June 2013 | 9.30am – 1pm @ Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford. Influence services: Speakers, planning workshops and networking lunch. More > |
Saltaire Village Society
The Saltaire Village Society invites you to its AGM on 25 June, at Caroline Social Club. The purpose of this meeting is to explore the options for a more participatory local democracy. More > |
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Visiting Saltaire
We get lots of emails asking if you need to book to come to Saltaire. The answer is "No!" Saltaire is a village where people live. More >
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The Saltaire Forum
Events, news chat... Join our forum. Please don't spam! It's not the place to advertise track shoes or handbag! Forum > |
Guided Walks
There are a number of tour guides in Saltaire, if you fancy learning more about Saltaire's fascinating history.
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Need a place to stay?
We advertise local rooms, apartments and cottages. More > |
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Heritage
Saltaire became a World Heritage Site in 2001, giving it the same status as the pyramids! The Nomination Document explains why Saltaire deserved this status. More>
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History Club Meeting
The next meeting of the History Club (no membership required - everyone welcome) is on Thursday 6 June, 7pm Victoria Hall.
There are four meetings each year. The Club is free to attend and is informal and friendly. To be kept in touch with the History Club, please contact Dave Shaw.
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Saltaire Journal
Researched articles relating to Saltaire and its history.
The Journals are available to download on a world-wide basis to non-commercial parties from this website. More >
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Social History
The History Club is delighted when people get in touch to share their stories. Here are Glen, Melody and Wendy, who loved visiting their grandparents at 24 Ada Street.
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The Saltaire Sentinel
The Saltaire Sentinel was established in January 2003 by James Duncan. It is a monthly news sheet, issued at the beginning of each month, and local news stories are welcomed. Paper copies are available from various outlets around the village, and the Sentinel is also available online.
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Artificial Resuscitation
Got through the day. I’m not well. An old man was coughing in the supermarket and I held my breath, but not soon enough. A few days later – slam. That was a week ago and my ribs are sore with coughing. Still, I’m on the deck, with a view of the woods, and the birds are tweeting. After days of wall to wall cloud and heavy rain... More > |
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Disclaimer
This website is run by volunteers. We do our best! The information may be inaccurate or out of date. |
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