The BIG LIST
This is a regularly updated list of every name researched by historian, Colin Coates. It's easy to search and each name links to that person's biography. Go to the list >
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Mill Workers
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Researched by Colin Coates
Saltaire Mill operated from 1853 until 1986, and gave employment to thousands of workers. Few records survived. Mill workers appear on census information from 1861 to 1911. Here we find out who they were.
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Extra biographies
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The people connected to Saltaire who didn't work in the Mill, or serve in a war. We discover their lives in Saltaire.
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News: 100 years ago
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Life and reportage, but not as we know it. Saltaire stories that hit the news.
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New research: Debunking two myths concerning the life of Sir Titus Salt
Researched by David King
Balgarnie wrote a biography of Sir Titus Salt. Did he get some things wrong? More >
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Reel Lives: Women who worked in the mills
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Researched by Colin Coates and inspired by the Cloth & Memory exhibition in Salts Mill, by British artist, Caren Garfen.Biographies of the 108 women connected with Saltaire who worked in mills. More >
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WW1 - The Saltaire Story
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Researched by Colin Coates
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Second Boer War Roll of Honour
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Researched by Colin Coates
Biographies of those connected with Saltaire who served in the Second Boer War.
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House histories
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Researched by Colin Coates
Who lived in Saltaire houses? Colin Coates discovers the people and families who made their home in Saltaire. First street: Ada St.
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WW2 - The Roll of Honour
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Researched by Colin Coates
Honouring the men and women who lived in Saltaire and served their country in World War Two. More >
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Saltaire Journals
The Saltaire Journals publish research relating to Saltaire and its history.
They are available to download on a world-wide basis to non-commercial parties such as local historians, and research and educational bodies. More >
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