Roberts Park, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Item
- Identifier
- PLA50
- Place name
- Roberts Park, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Description
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Originally named Saltaire Park, the 14 acre space opened in 1871 and was free for anyone to enjoy. However, there were strict rules enforced in the park. Among other things, political and religious demonstrations were banned, as were wheeled vehicles and unaccompanied children under 8.
By the early twentieth century Salts Mill and Saltaire were owned by Sir James Roberts, Roberts retired in 1918 and in 1920 gifted the park to Bradford Corporation for public use. At the same time, the part was renamed Roberts Park in memory of James's deceased son, Bertram Foster Roberts..
The park was originally reached by a bridge from the end of Victoria Road, over the valley to what is now the West entrance, at the lodge. This bridge had to be demolished after World War II, due to damage caused by tanks crossing to use the area for manoeuvres. - Additional information
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Linked resources
| Title | Class |
|---|---|
| H2-208.124: Baker Letters - updates on plans, Northcliffe Woods and Saltaire Parktake over Park rent free | Physical Object |
| H2-208.126: Baker Letters - regarding: status of Saltaire Park and offer to Bradford council | Physical Object |
| H2-208.132: Baker Letters - regarding: payment of gardners; weed killer; pension query | Physical Object |
| H2-208.141: Baker Letters - regarding: grinding room; Midland Railway land; Saltaire Park in a bad state | Physical Object |
| H2-208.150: Baker Letters - regarding: plans of allotments; Saltaire Park to be looked after by Bradford Council | Physical Object |
| H2-208.152: Baker Letters - regarding: opposition to Saltaire Park ownership; plans from Glyn Thomas | Physical Object |
| H2-208.2: Baker Letter 1918-1922 - Photocopies of originals | Physical Object |
| Title | Class |
|---|---|
 C2b-032.1: Boathouse, Saltaire |
Physical Object |