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Roberts Park, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom 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. -
2024.31.5: Roberts Park, home of Saltaire Cricket Club in 1916 Roberts Park, home of Saltaire Cricket Club in 1916 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association -
2018.36.7: 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 (visibile 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). -
H2-116: Commemoration plaque for Roberts Park Photograph of the plaque on the presenting of Saltaire Park to the Borough of Bradford by James Roberts. The plaque commemorates Sir James's son Bertram Foster Roberts who had died in 1912. -
C2b-032.15: Bandstand in Roberts Park, Saltaire Postcard showing the bandstand, canons and statue of Sir Titus Salt in Roberts Park. -
C2b-032.22: Roberts Park, Saltaire Photograph showing lots of people in Roberts Park, with 'A Happy New Year' printed above. -
C2b-032.26: Lodge house in Roberts Park, and an almshouse in Saltaire Postcard showing two colour photographs. One is the lodge house in Roberts Park and the other is one of the almshouses in Alexandra Square. Both photos are showing the large hydrangeas in bloom. -
C2b-032.4: Roberts Park lodge house Photograph of Roberts Park lodge house, Saltaire. Shows gates to Coach Road on right.Two men stand in front of the lodge. -
C2b-102/11/12: Titus Salt's statue in Saltaire Park Titus Salt's statue in Saltaire Park -
C2b-032.13: Bandstand in Roberts Park in Slataire Postcard showing the bandstand, canons and statue of Sir Titus Salt in Roberts Park. -
C2b-102/11/16: Rose cottage Roberts park (122) Rose cottage Roberts park (122). One of a collection of Slides relating to Saltaire compiled by Albert Bowtell. -
C2b-102/11/17: Rose cottage Roberts park (123) Rose cottage Roberts park (123). One of a collection of Slides relating to Saltaire compiled by Albert Bowtell. -
C2b-102/11/18: Roberts Park etching Roberts Park etching. One of a collection of Slides relating to Saltaire compiled by Albert Bowtell. -
C2b-102/11/19: Bandstand Roberts Park Bandstand Roberts Park. One of a collection of Slides relating to Saltaire compiled by Albert Bowtell.