Saltaire Village near Shipley & Bradford, UK
Description of Saltaire Village
- Saltaire was a ground breaking model village built to house the workforce of the massive Salts Mill, the largest factory in the World, built for by Sir Titus Salt during Queen Victorias reign
- The village ncluded housing, churches, meeting halls and other community buildings such as the Victoria Hall.
- The village is very picturesque with magnificent stone architecture and a lovely park
- A UNESCO World Herotage Site
- There are shops, places to eat.
Location of Saltaire Village
- Surrounded by Cities & Towns: Shipley 900m, Baildon 2.2km, Esholt (TV film village of Emmerdale) 4.8km, Bradford 5km, Haworth (Bronte Country) 5km, Keighley (pronounced Key-th-ly), Leeds Bradford Airport 9km
- On the south bank of the Leeds Liverpool Canal the longest canal in Britain at 127 miles. Conecting The Irish sea to the North Sea, in conjunction with the River Mersey, River Aire in Leeds, the Calder cana,land the Humber Estuary .
- The River Aire is 60 metres further north.
- Built next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Canals were the main goods highways at that time and was neaded because the Salt mill produced miles of heavy cloth a day.
Salt Mill, Saltaire. The largest factory in the World when built
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The Massive size of Salt Mill
Even the Chimney has style
Oriental Vases Salts Mill Saltaire
"Book Shop Salts Mill, Salaire
Hockney Gallery Salts Mill. David Hockney was born in nearby Bradford
Salts Diner Salts Mill. There is also the Café in to the Opera which has a more upper class menu
- Salt Mill was Built in the Victorian Era in 1853 for Sir Titus Salt.
- It was the largest factory in the world at a time when England was the Worlds leader in the Industrial Revolution and West Yorkshire was the woolen capitol of the world.
- Compared to other mills the conditions for the workers were better.
- The largest room, 600 feet long, was on the top floor.
- The mill turned out miles of woolen cloth per day.
New Mill Saltaire
- Salt Mill was extended with the building of the New Mill located on the other side of the Canal.
- A Water supply was diverted into the mill by a weir across the River Aire.
Salt Mill Conversion
- The mill has been converted to an Art Gallery, Shops, restaurant & Cafe
- FREE entry
- Large Car Park
- Well worth a visit
Saltaire United Reformed Church
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Saltaire United Reformed Church
- Titus Salt donated the land a paid for, almost 2 million pounds in todays money, the building of the church in his model village of Saltaire. The church was the first public building to be built.
Victoria Hall Saltaire
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Victoria Hall Saltaire imposing frontage
- Victoria Hall was opened by Sir Titus Salt in 1871 to act as a venue for recreation, culture and learning
- A Grade II* Listed Building
Must See Nearby Attractions
Shipley Glen Tramway
Shipley Glen
Bingley Five Rise Locks
Shipley Glen Tramway
This unique tramway was built in 1895 and operates narrow-gauge tramway. The 2 canopy topped open sided trams are cable-hauled up and down a steep wooded hill every 3 minutes or as required.
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Shipley Glen Tramway Top Station Duel Tracks & Tram
Shipley Glen Tramway
Shipley Glen Tramway Lower Entrance
Bingley Five Rise Locks
- Bingley Five Rise Locks is the steepest flight of locks in Great Britain & a major tourist attraction in the area.
- The locks lift barges & boats 18 metres (59 feet)
- There are 5 locks with 6 sets of double gates.
- Opened in 1774
- Well worth a visit especially on a nice summers day when there will be plenty of boats using the locks.
Bingley Five Rise Locks Cafe
- Located next to the top lock gate.
- English breakfasts up till noon.
- Hot & cold sanwiches
- Baked potatoes.
- Hot & cold drinks.
- Originally the cafe was stables for the barge pulling horses.
- Address: Five Rise Locks Cafe, Beck Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4DS
