Items associated with celebrations In 1953 for the hundred year anniversary of the opening of Salts Mill. There are many other items in other collections. Follow the Associated link for the 'Centenary Trip to Blackpool' to find out more.
Items associated with Shipley Glen, a green open space near to Saltaire. From the late nineteenth century it was the site of popular entertainment, including a rollercoaster and toboggan ride. The Tramway ran from the edge of Saltaire up the valley side to the Glen.
There are many other items in other collections. Follow the Associated link for the 'Shiply Glen' to find out more.
Items donated by Ann Stuart. As an adult learner, Ann attended several creative craft and textiles courses at Shipley College during the early 2000s. She donated portfolios of her work and many designs as example records of what students were doing at the time.
Tom Wilkinson was the head of the design office for Salts (Saltaire) Limited, at Salts Mill, from the 1950s.
Tom kindly donated a number of his technical design books to the Saltaire Collection. These included a work-book used to develop new designs.