Collection donated by Denys Salt who was the great-great grandson of Sir Titus Salt. The collection is different to the Isabel Salt collection as it a family archive of items passed to Denys. It includes orginal documents and plates from the family dinner services used during the Royal visits.
2018.3.17: The Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition, Saltaire 1887, Programme of the Proceedings on the opening of the Exhibition Programme by the Royal Highness the Princess Beatrice in the Queens Name and by her Majesties command.
2018.3.20: Birth Certificate of Titus Salt Jr.
2018.3.21: Marriage Certificate of Titus Salt Jr. & Catherine Crossley
2018.3.22: Death Certificate of Titus Salt Junior
2018.3.23: Certificate of Registry of Death
2018.3.28: Probate papers for the estate of Grace Salt
2018.3.29: Probate of the Will of Grace Salt
2018.3.30: Annual Conversazione and Ball at Saltaire
Part of a set of dinner service, they are part of a collection of decorated Davenport dinner plates purchased by Catherine and Titus Salt Junior. They were probably from used for dinner parties, but were definitely used for the Royal Visits in 1882 and 1887 (Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenburg).
Milner Field, Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2 Dinner soup bowl, part of a service made by Davenport, for the Salt family. The plate has scalloped edges, with scrolls of foliage in blue with gold edges, on the rim and the centre of the plate. In the Centre of the plate is the family motto in a red edged scroll which reads 'Quid mon deo juvante' and the Salt firms Alpaca logo below.
2 Dessert bowls, part of a service made by Davenport, for the Salt family. The plate has scalloped edges, with scrolls of foliage in blue with gold edges, on the rim and the centre of the plate. In the Centre of the plate is the family motto in a red edged scroll which reads 'Quid mon deo juvante' and the Salt firms Alpaca logo below.
These are part of a collection of decorated Davenport dinner plates purchased by Catherine and Titus Salt Junior. They were probably used for dinner parties, but were definitely used for the Royal Visits in 1882 of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra).
These are part of a collection of decorated Davenport dinner plates purchased by Catherine and Titus Salt Junior. They were probably used for dinner parties, but were definately used for the Royal Visits in 1882 of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra).
2 Small plates, part of a service made by Davenport, for the Salt family. The plate has scalloped edges, with scrolls of foliage in blue with gold edges, on the rim and the centre of the plate. In the Centre of the plate is the family motto in a red edged scroll which reads 'Quid mon deo juvante' and the Salt firms Alpaca logo below.
Small oblong plate . Blue and gold with the Salt coat of arms , motto and alpaca image. Hallmarked Davenport Longport Staffordshire (1870-1886)
Oil painting of Daniel Salt who was the husband of Grace Salt and the father of Sir Titus Salt. Daniel Salt was originally a farmer and set up in business as a wool stapler.
Oil painting of Grace Salt (nee Smithies) who was the wife of Daniel Salt (the Wool Stapler) mother of Sir Titus Salt. Mrs Salt is dressed in a bonnet with a silk shawl decorated with flowers over her dress.
Photographs of Sir Titus one of a pair or photographs. Sir Titus is in a studio setting sitting on a chair with a table covered in a cloth and a drape and piece of furniture behind him. There is an inscription in the bottom right hand corner.
Salt, Titus, Sir: Portrait photograph of Titus Salt in later life
Photographs of Lady Caroline Salt, the wife of Sir Titus Salt. Studio photograph, Lady Salt is holding a fan, leaning on a table with a cushion on it. She is sat on a chair with drapes in the backgrounds. Inscription on the bottom left hand corner.
Black and white photograph of Titus Salt Junior, dressed in a suit.
Photographs of Catherine Salt, wife of Titus Salt Junior, possibly in the white dress and pearls she wore for one of the Royal visits during the 1880s. This is one of a pair of photographs, with one of Titus Salt Junior at about the same date.
2018.3.16.1: Triumphal Arch in Victoria Road for the Opening of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition
Triumphal Arch in Victoria Road for the Opening of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition
Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Plan of Saltaire
Photograph of the Triumphal Arch in Victoria Road for the Opening of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition. The Arch is covered in foliage, with 'Welcome to Saltaire' and the arch is topped with Angora Goats. This was part of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition in 1887, which was opened by Princess Beatrice.
Technical and Art School: Prospectus for 1927-1928
Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition: Welcome arch on Victoria Road
2018.3.16.2: Inside a building of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee exhibition 1887
Inside a building of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee exhibition 1887
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Coat of arms
Portrait photograph of inside one of the exhibition buildings, the room is open to the ceiling with windows reminiscent of the top floor of Salts Mill. The exhibit includes a clock and ceramics. This was part of the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition in 1887, which was opened by Princess Beatrice.
Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition site, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Early plan of the Royal Jubilee Exhibition main grounds
2018.3.16.3: Exhibit of Angora Goats, for the top of the Triumphal Arch
Exhibit of Angora Goats, for the top of the Triumphal Arch
Photograph of the Angora Goat used on the top of the Archway, welcoming visitors to Saltaire on Victoria Road. The Arch was for the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition in 1887, which was opened by Princess Beatrice. Possibly purchased by Denys Salt from C.H. Wood. [The C.H. Wood Collection is now owned by Bradford Industrial Museum Collection]
2018.3.16.4.1: The arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of Shipley Technical College
The arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of Shipley Technical College
Photograph of the arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of Shipley Art and Technical College. The mount card has a typed label 'Official opening of the Shipley Art and Techinical Institute in 1887, Sir George Chubb (Chubb safes) presented the key which he handed to Mrs Titus Salt (Dauguter-in-law of Sir Tutus) who in turn handed it to HRH Princes Beatrice who then performed the opening ceremony'.
Exhibition Building, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2018.3.16.4.2: The arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of new School of Art and Science
The arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of new School of Art and Science
Photographic print of the arrival of Princess Beatrice for the opening of Shipley Art and Technical College. The photograph shows a small party on the steps of what is now known as the Exhibition building and is part of Shipley College. The streets are lined with Police, holding swords, by the building, a carriage in the street and Royal Horse Guards facing the building.
The Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition, Saltaire 1887, Programme of the Proceedings on the opening of the Exhibition Programme by the Royal Highness the Princess Beatrice in the Queens Name and by her Majesties command.
Original Programme for the opening of the Royal Jubilee Exhibition. The programme includes a short history of the exhibition and the words to a song, 'Great Britain's Sons and Daughters, by Joseph C Bridge.
Framed original drawing by Sir Titus Salt as pupil at Mr Harrison's academy - 'Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent'
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
Framed original drawing by Sir Titus Salt as pupil at Mr Harrison's academy - 'Dismasted Greenlander'
Copy of the will of Daniel Salt & codicil to the will dated 14th December 1843. Daniel Salt (6.5.1781 - 28.12.1843) was a wool stapler and was the father of Sir Titus Salt. His wife was Grace Smithies who Daniel married in 5.7.1802.
2018.3.19.2: Codicil for the Will of Daniel Salt
Copy of the codicil to the will dated 14th December 1843 of Daniel Salt. Daniel Salt (6.5.1781 - 28.12.1843) was a wool stapler and was the father of Sir Titus Salt. His wife was Grace Smithies who Daniel married in 5.7.1802.
Certified copy of the Birth Certificate of Titus Salt Jr. on the 28.8.1843.
Marriage Certificate of Titus Salt Jr. & Catherine Crossley
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate of Titus Salt Junior & Catherine Crossley, which took place in the New Church Square Road, Halifax.
Certified copy of the Death Certificate of Titus Salt Junior, who died 19.11.1887 and Certificate of Registry of Death
Certificate of Registry of Death of Titus Salt Junior at the age of 44, 19.11.1887.
Cheque book with a plain cover numbered 4684/4713 containing unused cheques for The Bradford Bank Company Limited Bradford. There are also 5 loose blank cheques, which all appear to have been taken from this book. The cheques are headed Milner Field with the Salts crest to the left of the check. The book is in the name of Titus Salt Junior. As Titus Salt Junior died in 1887 and this book has never been used by him, its likely that it was issued to him in the 1880's just before he died.
Signed photograph of Princess Beatrice dressed in a fur-trimmed coat over an embroidered dress with a train. She is stood with one glove off lent on a chair. This was given to the Salt Family during the royal visit.
Sealing die with brass surrounds and polished granite sticks. The stamp created is Titus Salt's Coat of Arms.
Miniature sealing die with brass surrounds and polished granite sticks. The stamp is of Titus Salt's Coat of Arms. An example of the seal created in red wax, made from the larger stamp.
Brass plate for printing Titus Salt's Coat of Arms possibly used on the cheque books or family books.
Probate papers for the estate of Grace Salt
Probate papers for the estate of Grace Salt. Grace Salt was married to Daniel Salt and was Sir Titus Salts Mother.
Copy of the Probate of the Grace Salt's Will. Grace Salt was married to Daniel Salt and was Sir Titus Salts Mum.
Annual Conversazione and Ball at Saltaire
Original page from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, of black and white drawings of the High School, and the Institute in a London Newspaper on the Conversazione at Saltaire
Saltaire Conversazione - gathering in Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2018.36.1: A Welcome for Prince & Princess of Wales on the visit Bradford, Saltaire and Milner Field
A Welcome for Prince & Princess of Wales on the visit Bradford, Saltaire and Milner Field
A poem titled 'A Welcome for Prince & Princess of Wales on the visit Bradford, Saltaire and Milner Field. The poem was privately printed to celebrate the opening of the Technical Schools in Bradford. The poem is set out in the centre of the page in gold lettering and is surrounded by a border of the Prince of Wales feathers.
Edward VII, King: Prince Edward planting a tree in Saltaire
Royal visit 1882 by Prince of Wales (future Edward VII)
Royal visit 1882 by Prince of Wales (future Edward VII): Prince and Princess of Wales planting a tree
2018.36.2: Letter to Mrs Titus Salt about royal visit
Letter to Mrs Titus Salt about royal visit
Letter to Mrs Titus Salt from Abraham Holroyd about the poem to A Welcome for Prince & Princess of Wales on the visit Bradford, Saltaire and Milner Field. The letter states that the poem was set by his son who was an apprentice in a printing company.
2018.36.3: Statement and Scheme for the reconstruction of Sir Titus Salt Bart & Sons Ltd
Statement and Scheme for the reconstruction of Sir Titus Salt Bart & Sons Ltd
A twelve page document, written on behalf of the trustees of the Will of Sir Titus Salt Bart. concerning the financial status of Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons & Co. Ltd. in 1892, and proposals for it going into voluntary liquidation and of being purchased by a consortium of four local businessmen including James Roberts. This appears to be an official copy of he orignal legal document which is availabe as item 2024.66. Local historian David King provides a detailed description of the document in item A1-125.
Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons & Co Limited: Front of Silver Jubillee booklet
Salts Mill, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Unpublished manuscript in copyright until end 2039
Copyright Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons & Co Limited and successors
Statement and Scheme for the reconstruction of Sir Titus Salt Bart & Sons Ltd: Front cover
2018.36.4: Winding up of Sir Titus Salt, Bart & Co Ltd
Winding up of Sir Titus Salt, Bart & Co Ltd
Original document written by Wade, Bilbrough, Booth & Co. regarding the winding up of Sir Titus Salt, Bart & Co Ltd and its sale to the Syndicate: Messrs Smith, Rhodes, Maddocks and Roberts
2018.36.5: Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement
Deed of arrangement between members of the Late Sir Titus Salt's Family and Messrs Smith, Rhodes, Maddocks and Roberts. The document lays out the plans for reconstruction of Salts between members of the Salt family and the Syndicate of four Bradford businessmen who were buying Sir TItus Salt Bart & Co.
Messrs Smith, Rhodes, Maddocks and Roberts
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Cover page
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 2
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 3
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 4
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 5
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 6
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 7
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons & Co. Limited Deed of Arrangement: Page 8
2018.36.6: Princess Beatrice, and her husband Prince Henry of Batenburg planting a tree.
Princess Beatrice, and her husband Prince Henry of Batenburg planting a tree.
Black and white tinted large framed photograph of Princess Beatrice, and her husband Prince Henry of Battenburg planting a tree. The tree planting may have been at either Milner Field or in what is now Roberts Park. The tree planting was part of the Royal visit to open the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition in 1887 to celebrate the opening of the new School of Art and Science in Saltaire.
2018.36.7: Prince & Princess of Wales planting a tree in Saltaire Park
Prince & Princess of Wales planting a tree in Saltaire Park
Original photograph of the Prince (the future Edward VII) and Princess of Wales planting a tree in Saltaire Park (now Roberts Park) The royal couple have arrived in a carriage (visible in the background) and have walked along a hall rug to a tree to be planted. Prince Edward holds an umberella, and a cigarette, while Princess Alexandra holds the spade. Members of ths Salt family including Titus Salt Junior, his wife Catherine and their children Lawrence and Isabel stand to the right of the couple. ( A3-052 is a different version of this photograph with another chld visible). With 2 copies of the original - 1 full copy and 1 close up of Isabel Salt
Roberts Park, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Roberts Park, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Promenade with bandstand
Framed photograph of Catherine Salt (nee Crossley, wife of Titus Salt Junior.) as a young woman. This photographs is possibly of Catherine Salt in the white dress and pearls she wore for one of the Royal visits. This is one of a pair of photographs, with one of Titus Salt Junior at about the same date.
Framed Photograph of Catherine alt (nee Crossley, wife of Titus Salt Junior.) as an elderly woman
Original Photograph of Catherine Salt (nee Crossley wife of Titus Salt Junior) as an elderly woman. She is sitting at a desk with a candle and a fabric covered book.
2018.40.10.1: The Salt Grammar School 1868-1968, A century of Model-Village Schooling
The Salt Grammar School 1868-1968, A century of Model-Village Schooling
A book recording the history of the Salt Grammar School 1868-1968' written by J. Waddington-Feather.
Salt Grammar School: Front cover of Quid Non school magazine
2018.40.16: Collection of papers relating to Daniel Salt
Collection of papers relating to Daniel Salt
Collection of papers & letters relating to Daniel Salt, coffee planter of Jamaica. Including his will dated 1806, an inventory of his property (including his Slaves) details of a legal argument relating to his will and legal correspondence dated 1821 - 1822. Daniel Salt was the great Uncle of Sir Titus Salt.
A leather bound copy of the Will of Sir Titus Salt, this was created by the solicitors, possibly to give to the Executors. The dates of the documents and the executors names are laid out on the front page. The will is laid out with the wording in one column and a précis of the paragraph on the right hand side.
An original copy of the Will of Sir Titus Salt, this was created by the solicitors, possibly to give to the Executors. The dates of the documents and the executors names are laid out on the front page. The will is laid out with the wording in one column and a précis of the paragraph on the right hand side. It has its original envelope date stamped Bristol and is sealed with red sealing wax and an alpaca stamp.
2018.40.20: Salt Schools - Girls High School Children's Evening programme, Victoria Hall
Salt Schools - Girls High School Children's Evening programme, Victoria Hall
Copy of the programe for the 'Salt Schools - Girls High School Children's Evening programme, in the Victoria Hall'. Decorated with pen and ink drawings. The programe was a short story of Cinderela and King Midas with dances and music.
Salt High School: Students outside the High School
Mrs [Catherine] Titus Salt's inventory and day book, leather bound hand written. Dates of entry range from 1866 to 1917. Although later entries are in a different hand includess some loose notes and list
Draft of Catherine Salt's Will which was inside Catherine Salt's Day Book (2018.40.22.1)
2018.40.25: Tenancy agreement for Denton Park
Tenancy agreement for Denton Park between Mrs Catherine Salt and Marmaduke D'Arcy Wyvill
A copy of the will of Titus Salt Junior with the envelope
2018.40.8.1: Will of Lawrence Titus Whitlam Salt
Copy of the Will of Lawrence Titus Whitlam Salt, including codicil dated 30/11/1946 and memorandum with details of bequests & statement by executors dated 04/12/1946 to 03/12/1948, which belonged to members of the family, it has a similar annoation at the top of the document to that on the Executors statement.
2018.40.8.3: Wills, Codicils & statement of wishes of Mrs Catherine Salt
Wills, Codicils & statement of wishes of Mrs Catherine Salt
The Statement of the Executors of Lawrence Titus Witham Salt, by the bank apointed to be his executors. The document as the copy of the will is annoation in pencil at the top of the document.
Photograph of Titus Salt Junior looking to the left. He was the fourth son of Sir Titus Salt who took over the running of the Salts Mill after his father died. He is the husband of Catherine (nee Crossley, in a decorated frame.
Coloured print of Saltaire with the Mill in the forground and the village behind. Mills by Warren & Lizars.
2018.41.3: A 19th Century view of Saltaire Mills
Bradford Industrial Museum Print volunteers
Framed black and White print of Salts Mill and the village of Saltaire. Taken from a wood engraving and pinted on traditional letterpress machinery [in the Print room, by volunteers] at Bradford Industrial Museum. Framed in a plain frame with a cream mount.
2018.41.3.1: A 19th Century view of Saltaire Mills
2018.41.4: Saltaire Mills from the North West
Framed brown and green toned print of 'Saltaire Mills from the North West. The image shows very few houses but the Mill is complete along with the church and Victoria Hall. Victoria Hall was completed in 1869 so this image must be from the 1870's before the building of the village was complete.
2018.41.5: Denys Geoffrey Crossley Salt 4th May 1918 - 21st December 2014
Denys Geoffrey Crossley Salt 4th May 1918 - 21st December 2014
Order of Service and Notice (in English and German) of the death and cremation of Denys Salt who died on - Dec. 2014 and was burried Friday 13th February 2015.
A1-011a: Sir Titus Salt's subscription for seats on opening of Royal Albert Hall
Sir Titus Salt's subscription for seats on opening of Royal Albert Hall
Documents relating to Sir Titus Salt's subscription for seats on opening of Royal Albert Hall 29th March 1871. The seats were 'to be endowed for the use of his firm and persons employed at Saltaire when they came to London'. Information from the Royal Albert Hall.
2 copies of Will of Titus Salt Jr (revoked 1887)
Two copies of the Will of Titus Salt Jr - with their original envelopes
Copy of handwritten letter to Saltaire Congregational Church from Titus Salt Junior.
Saltaire Congregational Church: Saltaire Congregational Church building
United Reformed Church building, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A1-020: Catherine Salt's funeral service
Catherine Salt's funeral service. Catherine was the widow of Titus Salt Junior.
Copy of handwritten letter to Minister from Gordon Salt (undated)
Handwritten copies of Salt Family Tree, from Saltaire Congregational Church (undated), handwritten with some highlighted, signed 'K.D.'
Framed original drawing by Sir Titus Salt as pupil at Mr Harrison's academy - 'Farm buildings'
Copy of portrait of Sir Titus (uncredited, undated) plus laminated copy?
A1-029a-b: Poem on death of TItus Salt Junior
Poem, 'A Tribute', on death of Titus Salt Jr (attributed to J.E.B.) - laminated copy + Photocopy
Laminated history of Titus Salt Jr, with signature as Salt Schools Chairman (undated)
Shipley College booklet, history of Titus Salt Jr, including obituary extracts from Bradford Observer dated 21/11/1887, 24/11/1887, plus abbreviated Photocopy
Laminated copy of Salt Family Tree, published by Saltaire United Reformed Church & prepared by Mark Andrew (undated)
Laminated photograph/article about Sir Titus Salt statue (Town Hall Sq), with photographs of a commemorative medal
A1-033b: Newspaper article on SIr Titus Salt's statue
Newspaper article on SIr Titus Salt's statue
Laminated copy of newspaper item on Sir Titus Salt's statue, Town Hall Sq.: 'The Pillar of Salt'
A1-033c: Photograph of Sir TItus Salt's statue
Laminated copy of two photographs: Sir Titus Salt's statue outside Town Hall Sq. The same statue following its move to Lister Park
A1-062a-b: Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand
Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand
Handwritten journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand (1861). Written by Marmaduke Lawson.
Transcript available under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA licence
Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand: Transcript
Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand: Front cover
Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand: Page 1
Journal of a visit to Australia and New Zealand: Pages 2-3
A1-063: Copy of Catherine Salt's Day Book
Mrs Titus Salt: Inventory Day Book (1895) [photocopy]
Enlarged photograph of dish decorated with the Salt coat of arms
Small photograph of dish with Salt coat fo arms
Copy of Will of Titus Salt Jr (2nd Sept. 1887)
Original framed photograph of a bust of Sir Titus Salt.
Original framed photograph of a statue of Sir Titus Salt. This appears to be the same design as the statue that was originally located outside of Bradford Town Hall in 1874 but is now located in Lister Park in Bradford. It is not clear whether the status pictured is the actual public statue, a copy or perhaps an initial small-scale design.
2018.52: In Memoriam: Denys Crossley Salt 1916-2014
In Memoriam: Denys Crossley Salt 1916-2014
A memorial book for Denys Salt collected at Saltaire United Reformed Church. Contains many notes from Church members and others of their memories of Denys.
Only viewable in the Saltaire Collection
In Memoriam: Denys Crossley Salt 1916-2014: Front cover
2018.53: Photographs of stone heads on Victoria Hall
Photographs of stone heads on Victoria Hall
An album containing 17 close-up photographs of heads adorning Victoria Hall in Saltaire. The photographs are featured in the original research on the heads - see C2b-236
2018.51: Tree planting by Princess Beatrice
A group photograph recording the planting of a tree by Princess Beatrice and her husband Prince Henry of Battenburg when they visited Saltaire to preside at the opening of the new School of Art and Science in 1887. The Princess is at the front centre, with Prince Henry on her right and Titus Salt Junior on her left. Three other dignitaries stand behind them. They are stood partly on grass, partly on a rug next to a tree which has just been planted. The location may be Saltaire Park (now Roberts Park) although the Princess was staying at Milner Field, the home of Titus Salt Junior, so it may have been there.
A book about the history of the Titus Salt's company and the development of Saltaire village. It includes photographs and contemporary drawings of the village.
2018.62: Saltaire Education Pack 1853 to the Present Day
Saltaire Education Pack 1853 to the Present Day
An information pack for students learning about various parts of Saltaire life when the village was first built, such as transport, shopping and recreational activities.
Copyright Saltaire Tourist and Information Centre
Saltaire Education Pack 1853 to the Present Day: Introduction
2018.63: Saltaire Building Conservation Policy
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
An information pack explaining Saltaire's building conservation policy. Includes 6 separate booklets covering: 1. Shop front design 2. Maintenance and repair: programme of inspection 3. Home improvement check-list 4. Original designs and detailing 5.. Listed building repair work - advice notes 6. Some questions answered
Copyright City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Saltaire Building Conservation Policy: Front cover
2018.64: Saltaire: Our Memories, Our HIstory
A booklet written by those who lived and worked in the early 1900s as young students, about their memories and experiences.
Saltaire: Our Memories, Our HIstory: Front cover
The 16th issue of the Salt High School magazine from January 1955, featuring news about school sports, societies and field trips.
2018.66: Saltaire: An introduction to the village of Sir Titus Salt
Saltaire: An introduction to the village of Sir Titus Salt
A booklet introducing Titus Salt and explaining the origins and features of Saltaire village.
Saltaire: An introduction to the village of Sir Titus Salt: Front cover
2018.67: Images of England: Salt and Saltaire
A collection of over 200 photographs and drawings of Saltaire village, including descriptions and historical contexts. The photographs are created from before the village's creation (1850) to the end of World War Two (1945).
Images of England: Salt and Saltaire: Front cover
2018.68: On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes.
On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes.
Fairbairn, William: Courtesy of Royal Society via WikiCommons
An excerpt from the famous book by William Fairbairn discussing the construction of Saltaire mills.
2018.69: Titus Salt and Saltaire: Industry and Virtue
Titus Salt and Saltaire: Industry and Virtue
A book discussing Titus Salt's motivations for and construction of Saltaire, and its contemporary impact in 19th century Bradford.
2018.70: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959
Subtitled: Celebrations of the Centenary of the Opening of the Church built by the late Sir Titus Salt, Bart. and opened 13th April 1959. Booklet contains a brief history of the church building but mainly contains the orders of two church services on 5 April 1959 celebrating 100 years of the Saltaire Congregational Church building. Includes a note that the morning service will be broadcast on the 'Independent Television Service' a week later. See also 2018.78 and 2018.79 for booklets celebrating the centenary of Saltaire Congregationl Church (the organisation) that occurred in 1957.
Copyright Saltaire Congregational Church and successor organisation
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959: Front cover
2018.71: Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976
Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976
A folded A4 leaflet outlining the itinerary of public events in November 1976 for commemorating 100 years since the death of Titus Salt.
Copyright Titus Salt Centenary Committee
Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976: Front cover
Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976: Inside pages
Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976: Back cover
A book about the impressive architecture that no longer exists in the old West Riding of Yorkshire (an area now largely contained within West Yorkshire).
Lost Houses of the West Riding: Front cover
2018.73: Save Britain's Heritage: Crisis at Saltaire - What Future for Titus Salt's Mill?
Save Britain's Heritage: Crisis at Saltaire - What Future for Titus Salt's Mill?
A booklet advocating for the restoration and preservation of Saltaire's industrial spaces.
Save Britain's Heritage: Crisis at Saltaire - What Future for Titus Salt's Mill?: Front cover
2018.74: Saltaire: History & Regeneration
A tourist's guide to Saltaire, featuring a brief history of Titus Salt but mainly contains descriptions of prominent areas and buildings in Saltaire, and a map. This copy is signed by the author Clive Woods to 'Albert' (probably fellow local historian Albert Bowtell).
Saltaire: History & Regeneration: Front cover
2018.75: Saltaire: a village of parliamentarians
A single sheet of A4 paper, printed on both sides with brief biographies of parliamentarians associated with Saltaire. Including: Sir Titus Salt (MP for Bradford), and three others from late 1990s/early 2000s: Christopher Leslie, Labour MP for Shipley; Lord Wallace of Saltaire, a Liberal Democrat peer; Richard Corbett, a Labour MEP.
Saltaire: a village of parliamentarians: First side
2018.76: Saltaire World Heritage Site: Management Plan
Saltaire World Heritage Site: Management Plan
A leaflet sharing Bradford Council's nominiation bid for becoming a World Heritage Site with the public.The bid requires a Management Plan and the leaflet is asking for input from the public. One section of the leaflet is a prepaid response card outlining possible issues that the Management Plan shoud address.
2018.77.1: Saltaire: History & Regeneration
A tourist's guide to Saltaire, featuring a brief history of Titus Salt but mainly contains descriptions of prominent areas and buildings in Saltaire, and a map. This copy is signed by the author Clive Woods to 'Denys' (Salt). See also 2018.77.2 which is a handwritten letter from Clive to Denys concerning the book.
2018.77.2: Letter from Clive Woods to Denys Salt
A handwritten letter from local historian Clive Woods to Denys Salt, referencing Woods' gift to Denys of the then recently published guide 'Saltaire: History & Regeneration' (see 2018.77.1).
2018.78: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1857 1957 Centenary Services
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1857 1957 Centenary Services
Booklet contains two orders of service for morning and evening services on 28 April 1957 held to celebrate 100 years of the Saltaire Congregational Church (that is the organisation, rather than the building that was opened in 1859). The booklet was produced to celebrate 100 years of the existence of the Church, from its initial meeting in 1857. See also 2018.79 for the accompanying brochure and 2018.70 for a booklet celebrating the centenary of the Church building.
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1857 1957 Centenary Services: Front cover
2018.79: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1957 Centenary Brochure
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1957 Centenary Brochure
Booklet contains a brief history of Saltaire Congregational Church (that is the organisation, rather than the building that was opened in 1859). The booklet was produced to celebrate 100 years of the existence of the Church, from its initial meeting in 1857. See also 2018.78 for the associated church services and 2018.70 for a booklet celebrating the centenary of the Church building.
Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1957 Centenary Brochure: Front cover
Subtitled: A self-guided walk around the historic Model Village of Saltaire. A detailed walk around Saltaire visting its notable public buildings. Each building has a historical description and most are illustrted with an old photograph or drawing. Also contains adverts from local businesses.
2018.81: The tourist guide: Saltaire & the region
The tourist guide: Saltaire & the region
A folded, coloured leaflet providing a brief tourist's guide to Saltaire. Includes: a very brief history; a suggested on-day itenary for exploring Saltaire; a list of events through the year; various listings for suggested accommodation, attractions, shopping, places to eat, services and tracel and communication details.
The tourist guide: Saltaire & the region: Front cover
2018.82: Saltaire: a brief guide and history
An A3 sized poster-style leaflet providing a brief history of Saltaire. Includes drawings of Sir Titus Salt, Salts Mill, the United Reformed Church, and a map of main part of the village.
Photocopies of oil paintings of Daniel & Grace Salt
Framed part of the black and White print of Salts Mill and the village of Saltaire. Taken from a wood engraving and pinted on traditional letterpress machinery [in the Print room, by volunteers] at Bradford Industrial Museum.
2 copies (one laminated) - Signed photograph of Princess Beatrice dressed in a fur-trimmed coat over an embroidered dress with a train. She is stood with one glove off lent on a chair. This was given to the Salt Family during the royal visit.