The 400yr old Old Silent Inn at Stanbury was renamed after the pub in a book by successful Shipley author, Halliwell Sutcliffe (1870-1932). Previously the Eagle, the inn was a hideout for Bonnie Prince Charlie and was a popular boozer when the Brontës lived in nearby Haworth. Somewhat forgotten, Halliwell wrote 30 novels. He died at his White Abbey home in Linton.
Halliwell Sutcliffe was the son of John Sutcliffe headmaster of Bingley Grammar School and wrote two of his novels whilst living at Castlefields lHouse in Crossflatts
Momentous Day Official opening of Saltaire toilets after 4 years closure.
For one day only, special edition upcycled free toilet paper in honour of the re-opening of the Saltaire toilets. Thanks a million Shipley Town Council.
Great news. Thank you Shipley Town Council. Now our World Heritage Site has got an amenity it deserves…..and needs. 🙌
Finally 🎉🍾
Blimey..where did you widdle in the meantime?
Exciting stuff
Yeah and not before time 👍
Finally
Titus Salt’s rules were broken with impunity by the Saltaire WI when they met for the first time since March 2020. Prosecco flowed yesterday evening in the Grade 11 listed park in breach of rule 10 - no intoxicating drinks allowed and overlooked by Titus Salt’s statue. The Shipley stocks located in the park may come in handy yet. A great evening was had by one and all, thank you Saltaire WI.
Titus Salt had numerous business interests, not only in Saltaire and Bradford. For example, he owned Goitstock Mill at Harden Beck. An astute businessman, this 19th century millionaire had eggs in many baskets.
Kath Spillane
When will there be walks I can join.pls
A window in Eldwick Church remembers Charles Wainwright who died in 1920. Stabbed by his father Harrison aged 78, a father of ten, Charles crawled for help to the nearby sanatorium, but died. He was buried in Bingley cemetery with his mother, who was also horribly slaughtered that night with a butcher’s knife and hatchet. Harrison was incarcerated in Broadmoor where he died three months later.
Pictures
1. Eldwick Sanatorium opened in 1900 and closed in 1939.
2. Harrison Wainwright.
3. The family lived in Strawberry Cottage on this road where Henrietta, Harrison’s wife, served teas to weekend walkers. After the tragedy their home was demolished.
4. To Eldwick from Shipley Glen.
5. Deceased estate notices for Charles and Harrison in the 1921 London Gazette.
What a terrible tragic story.
Love the old photos Shipley Glen road and Eldwick Beck Bottom easily recognisable. No idea where the sanatorium was though.
So interesting and great pics!
Part 2 of our video tour of Saltaire Why did Saltaire come about? Why move into and out of Bradford? Historian Maria Glot explains with the help of special guest Mrs Ellin Dooley who worked for Titus Salt. Part 2 : Titus Salt Factory Owner Moves From Bradford To Saltaire < Video Tour Part 1
Part one of our video tour of Saltaire. Titus Salt founded the mill and model village at Saltaire, now a world heritage site. Titus is often considered a great entrepreneur but did luck have a part to play? Historian Maria Glot delves into how it all started in part 1 of this series of short …[Click Here To Read More]
Not able to visit Saltaire? Be sure to check out our series of short videos, to be informed and entertained until visits resume to Saltaire World Heritage Site. Beginning with this trailer. Tap into a taster of things to come. Video Tour Part 1 >
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Click to watch the 3 minute highlights – Saltaire again features on TV – This time in the first episode of a brand new series, Britain By Barge – Then & Now, Bill Oddie and Pete Waterman embark on an epic journey on the Leeds Liverpool Canal through Saltaire where they encounter our very own …[Click Here To Read More]
Lost memorial found and rescued. Titus had a black Labrador, Puck, of whom he was very fond. Puck lived at Crow Nest mansion, Lightcliffe, where he enjoyed family life with the Salts and the run of the extensive grounds.Beloved by Titus, Puck died on 27 September 1876 just three months before his master. As a …[Click Here To Read More]
This Channel 4 programme featuring Saltaire, located on the Leeds Liverpool canal is expected to be broadcast this autumn (2016). UPDATE – Bit earlier than we expected – it was broadcast 31st August 2016 on Channel 4. Link at the bottom of the page. In May Saltaire tour guide and historian Maria Glot was delighted …[Click Here To Read More]
Some of the barges and the boat people that navigated the Leeds Liverpool canal during the time of Titus Salt. 1861 Name of Boat 1. Hoboara – The Industry Of Shipley….. Occupants: Joseph Illingworth, married aged 34 years – master of canal barge, born in Holbeck, Leeds Thomas Mason, unmarried aged 35 – mate on canal barge, …[Click Here To Read More]
Saltaire’s favourite historian, Clive Woods, and Maria Glot guided for the first time as “Salts Walks” on 10 April 1996 from Anne and Roger Heald’s Saltaire Gift & Visitor Centre on Victoria Road. This inspired venture later became Saltaire’s first networked tourist information centre and ran until 2006. That first guided walk on that Sunday …[Click Here To Read More]
Saltaire tour guides, Rev David Cowan, Mrs Caroline Hill,, Matron Sarah Turner, Mrs Susan Excel & Mrs Ellin Dooley, husband Henry and twelve children with another on the way…wish everyone all the very best and an exceptional 2016.
