Saltaire Collection

Items

• C3b-272a-b: The Land Acquisitions of Titus Salt in Shipley & Baildon

  2 copies of booklet: 'The Land Acquisitions of Titus Salt in Shipley & Baildon' by Ian Watson
• D1-083: Grand concert

  Poster for a Grand Concert at Victoria Hall 18th November 1925 in aid of Sir Titus Salt's Hospital. THe poster lists 6 performers including 4 singers, a humorist and someone 'in character sketches'.
• F1a-168: Opening of Norman Rae nursing home

  3 newspaper cuttings on the extension to Shipley Hospital and its origins, with Norman Woodhead (grandson of Sir Norman Rae). Shipley Hospital had previously been the Sir Norman Rae Nursing Home, paid for by a donation from Sir Norman Rae.
• C2b-032.2: Victoria Road, Saltaire in the 1920s

  Photograph of Victoria Road pointing down towards the mill with hospital on right, around 1920s. Almshouses are visible.
• H2-210.7: Pages 9-10 from a book of James Roberts' newspaper cuttings 1905-1918

  May 17 1906 Strike at Salts Mill. May 18 1906 Strike at Salts Mill. May 18 1906 Mr Roberts offer to Shipley for a new hospital considered by Shipley Trades and Labour Committee. May 18 1906 Letter regarding Roberts' offer of a new hospital
• H2-210.9: Pages 13-14 from a book of James Roberts' newspaper cuttings 1905-1918

  May 26 1906 'The Life of a Factory Girl'. May 31 1906 Hospital Scheme abandoned. June 1 1906 Hospital Scheme abandoned. June 1 1906 Sir Titus Salt Charity Report (1)
• H2-208.138: Baker Letters - regarding: leak at Green Lane Lodge

  Burst pipe at Green Lane Lodge. Plumbers / builders were taking down the hospital at Morten Bank and re-erecting one on the quarry grounds besides Saltaire Hospital - hostel for 100 women. So too busy to fix leak. Alterations to mill described.
• 2024.34: 1872: When samurai came to Saltaire

  A research document from local historian Les Brook on the visit in 1872 of the Japanese Iwakura Embassy visit to Saltaire. The Iwakura Embassy was a high-level governmental group from Japan who toured the world to investigate the latest developments in industry and technology. They visited Saltaire to view the renowned Salts Mill and the model village of Saltaire. Contents include: What was the Iwakura Embassy? The Embassy’s historical backstory The members of the Embassy The Embassy in the USA Four months in Britain The visit to Bradford and Saltaire DAY 1: Thursday 24 October 1872 DAY 2: Friday 25 October 1872 DAY 3: Saturday 26 October 1872 DAY 4: Sunday 27 October 1872 DAY 5: Monday 28 October 1872 From Yorkshire to London The Embassy in continental Europe, and beyond
• 2024.123: Infirmary

  Infirmary. Black and white postcard showing Saltaire hospital taken from the junction of Saltaire Road and Victoria Road. On the reverse it says published by the Saltaire Village Society and Saltaire Tourist Information Centre 1996
• 2026.1: John Ives timeline and notes

  A 78 page document with notes, newspaper exceprts and some excerpts from plans and maps all relating to the life and activities of John Ives. John Ives was a major builder during the mid to late nineteenth century in Bradford and surrounding areas. He built Bradford's new town hall, and many buildings in Saltaire.
• Byles, Hilda

  Hilda attended Salt Girls' High School before studying at the London School of Medicine for Women. In 1907 she sailed to China to lead the London Missionary Society Hospital in Hankou, quickly gaining a working knowledge of Chinese and the respect of the local population. For 24 years she worked tirelessly in difficult conditions helping others including  the destitute, lepers, and girls trapped in prostitution, often risking her own safety. Hilda died of pneumonia in Hankow in 1931. Described in her obituary as 'a little woman of amazing energy and capabilities', mourners from three cities gathered at her funeral to honour a woman they greatly loved.
• 2026.9: Saltaire Conversaziones

  A PowerPoint presentation of 25 slides created by local historian Les Brook for use at various Saltaire History Club events. Describes the Saltaire Conversaziones that occurred almost every year from 1878 to 1964. The Conversazione was a major social and entertainment event in Saltaire consisting of several individual events for residents of the village and workers at Salts Mill. The Conversazione had events at Victoria Hall, including formal dances.
• Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

  Victoria Road is a main road in Saltaire running downhil from Saltaire Road towards the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Salts Mill is at the bottom right of Victoria Road. Many of the main public buildings of Saltaire are located on Victoria Road,inlcuding: Sir TItus Salt's Hospital (now private residences); The Club and Institute (now Victoai Hall); the High School and Dining Hall (now both parts of Shipley College).
• Strathallan Castle, Perthshire, United Kingdom

  Strahallan Castle was purchased by Sir James Roberts in 1910. Sir James offered the castle for use during the First World War, and it was used a a Red Cross convalescent hospital. Durng the Second World War it temporarily hosted a Glasgow girls school that had been moved for safety. Today the castle is still home to some of Sir James's descendants.
• C2b-197: Saltaire village Images (Places)

  Printed card of photograph of 'Salts Hospital showing 3 storeys'
• C2b-274: Saltaire village Images (Places)

  One of a set of mounted photos on long cards. 'Albert Terrace - The School - Salts Hospital'
• E1b-153b: 2 black & white photos of Saltaire Buildings

  Small photos in pairs mounted on card Salts School & Sir Titus Salts's Hospital
• 2018.9.3.3: Report of speeches book & News cuttings, 1909-1947 & Women's Review Magazine

  A news cuttings book and loose news cuttings on a variety of local and international subjects including: Women's Liberal Associations, women's suffrage and franchise; Maurice Hewlett; the League of Nations, peace and disarmament; conscientious objectors; women and war; free trade and war; white slave traffic; Saltaire Hospital and Saltaire Adult School. The records are arranged as follows: 2018.9.3.3.1 'Reports of Speeches' book, 1909 - found in box 157 2018.9.3.3.2 Loose news cuttings, 1909-1915 2018.9.3.3.3 Loose news cuttings, 1916-1918 2018.9.3.3.4 Loose news cuttings, 1920-1947 2018.9.3.3.5 Liberal Women's Review magazine - found in box 155
• C3a-077c: Jack Hogg: a personal history

  A personal history by Jack Hogg, born in Saltaire in 1922. His account includes details of growing up in Saltaire, including attending Albert Road School.
• C3a-083a,c,e: Saltaire born and bred by Audrey May Tattam

  An account of being born in and growing up in Saltaire by Audrey May Tattam (nee Lee). Audrey was born in 1926. The booklet contains personal recollections of her early years, including attending school and the Second World War. Includes some photographs. Copy C3a-083a is signed by Audrey and says 'Love from Audrey Tattam 'God gave us memories' ' says