Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Saltaire is an area on the Western edge of Shipley in West Yorkshire. The village was created from the 1850s onwards by Bradford industrialist Titus Salt as a location for a new textile mill and homes and amenities for its workers. The village had many public buildings and amenities including: shops, schools, a dining hall, a Club and Institute, and a public park with sporting areas.
Most of the village remains intact today. In 2001 Saltaire became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Additional information
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