Volume 1, Number 3 Published July 2009
The History of the Saltaire Almshouses
by Roger Clarke
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The third and latest issue of The Saltaire Journal is now available. Its main feature is a well-written article on the history of Saltaire’s almshouses by Roger Clarke.
His researches reveal that, following the building of the almshouses by Sir Titus Salt in 1868, their management proved to be problematic, and it was realised that almshouse provision was perhaps not the best form of welfare provision for the aged poor. Following the death of Sir Titus in 1876, the solution developed by his son Titus Jr was a radical departure from the original plan. The article gives a valuable account of that solution, and some of its later consequences.
In addition to Roger’s article, the Journal also carries short accounts of the first recording (in 1890!) by the Saltaire Brass Band; Salt’s early experiments with the dyeing of alpaca fibre; and newly-discovered accounts of George Salt’s involvement with steam engine developments.
Finally, there is a review of the recently-published book marking the 150th anniversary of Saltaire Church, with details of how to get copies.
Dave Shaw, July 2009 |
