Video Tour of Saltaire – Titus Moves From Bradford

Feb 082021

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

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2 days ago

Tenancy Agreement and other Saltaire Memorabilia.
Rules of the village as found on the tenancy agreement. Violators of the said rules could have been recorded in the quality stationery embossed with Sir Titus Salt Bart and Sons, blank now but quite a few pages torn out.
Examples of built in cupboard and original T shaped handles found in some of the Saltaire houses. ... See MoreSee Less

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Gosh, only one week's notice 🙁

4 days ago

Domestic stained glass.
You can only marvel at the superb examples of 1930’s stained glass found all over the World Heritage Site of Saltaire.
Not the original style of Titus Salt, but true individuality of the new 1930’s owners. Perfect examples of Street Art. ... See MoreSee Less

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Love the windows, all different

6 days ago

Year upon year Shipley never lets us down with its spectacular blossom displays generating well being and sunshine in its market square. ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s so nice to see the colours of spring taking us out of the gloomy winter and pandemic. It gives us all hope again.

That cherry tree on the corner has been there well over 40 years- I used to sit under it about this time of year after anti natal classes for my husband to come and meet me. It was beautiful then too

7 days ago

Lady Bective, a supporter of the Bradford woollen industry, published 6,000 pamphlets promoting its products. A friend to Saltaire, she dined at Salts Mill in 1881 and as a patron she attended the 1882 Conversazione in Victoria Hall. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

A tribute to Lady Caroline Salt (1812 -1893)
Lady Caroline widow of Sir Titus Salt was born in Ludford, Lincs where its best known lane has been the butt of many a lewd joke. Caroline & Titus had a Fanny of their own, lost to TB in 1861, remembered in an ale house and a street name in Saltaire. Lady Caroline died on this day 1893 in St Leonards-on-Sea Sussex. ... See MoreSee Less

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She was an incredible women, gave birth to 11 live children endured still births and miscarriages but managed to outlive Her husband of 41 years by 17 years.

Thanks Maria, I've never seen that photo of her before it's so clear x

From a lane of humble cottages to streets of magnificent Victorian architecture.

Thanks for sharing these gems 👍🏻

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Part 2 : Titus Salt Factory Owner Moves From Bradford To Saltaire

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