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| Welcome to the Saltaire Village Website |
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, known as Salts Mill and this village on the River Aire. Designed by architects, Lockwood and Mawson, Salts Mill was opened on Sir Titus Salt's 50th birthday, 20 September 1853. In December 2001, Saltaire was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
How to get here and what to do
Saltaire is a village where people live. Salts Mill is free to enter and is open every day except Christmas, Boxing day, and New Year's Day.
How to get here, where to park and what to do >
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This website is run by volunteers
The Saltaire Village website came online in 2006. It is edited by Flinty Maguire and run with the help of volunteers. Questions, news, opinion, articles and images are welcomed. We include local businesses in our directory free of charge.
Our website host is Green ISP
We are proud to be hosted by Green ISP, one of the first ISPs with a "green" ideology and practice.
Ads on the website
Google ads cover some of the running costs. We hope you don't find them intrusive.
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| The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar, by Saltaire Inspired |
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| All about Saltaire |
Salts Mill, the Village and Saltaire attractions
Saltaire is a village where people live. You don't have to book to come here and Salts Mill is free to enter and is open every day of the year except Christmas and New Year's Day. More about Saltaire > |
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Where to eat
Saltaire has a choice of of cafés and restaurants. More > |
Holiday accommodation
We advertise local rooms, apartments and cottages. More > |
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Saltaire, World Heritage Site
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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WW1 - The Saltaire Story
We will remember them |
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Colin Coates writes: As the World War One Diary draws to a close, I am about to open a new chapter in my life. After working for 46 years I have decided to retire at the end of 2018. Then in February 2019 I am going to live in Australia with my wife, Maree. Whilst I will miss my friends in Saltaire it does not mean the end of my work exploring Saltaire’s fascinating history. As my research is done online there is no reason why I cannot continuing with it once we are settled in Australia.
With the help of Pamela Reynolds, I will be publishing a monthly diary recalling events from 100 years ago in Saltaire. This diary will start in January 2019. Biographies of Saltaire people form a large part of my work. I will be continuing this by writing biographies for those who worked in the mill at Saltaire. I would like to thank Pamela for publishing my work on the Saltaire Village website. It is a website all those interested in Saltaire should be proud of. I intend adding to its content for many years to come.
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| World War 1: The Saltaire Story
Follow Colin Coates's research as Saltaire's WW1 story unfolds.
 @WW1Saltaire
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| Events at Victoria Hall |
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| Saltaire History |
Saltaire History Club
Next meeting: 13 December
Interesting talks on Saltaire and its locale. Everyone welcome. Quarterly meetings. More > |
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Social history
Have a story to share about Saltaire? We welcome contributions. Please email history@saltairevillage.info. We love to hear from you.
Saltaire stories and articles
Research and social history published here >
Facts not fiction
If you are studying Saltaire, please make sure of your facts. Lots of myths are peddled about Saltaire that have no basis in fact.
Have you heard of any of these myths?
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Real rules of Saltaire Village
The rules of the Almshouses and Park are verified.
Fake rules of Salts Mill & Saltaire Village
Other so-called "rules of Saltaire" may be represented as fact, but they're not. Please be careful if you intend to cite them in essays. More >
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| World War 1 and Shipley
Follow Richard Coomber's research: WWI's effect on Shipley and surrounding districts. Database and stories of serving men and stories of the home front
@WW1Shipley
Website: www.shipleyww1.org.uk
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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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