Saltaire Collection

Items

• 2024.10: Sir James Roberts leaves Saltaire (The land disposals of Sir James Roberts)

  Document describing the land holdings of Sir James Roberts in Saltaire and nearby Milner Field following his sale of the Salts textile business in 1918. The research is based mainly on letters exchanged between Sir James Roberts and his representative in Saltaire, John Baker.
• 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
• 2020.6.2: Saltaire Overlookers 1830-1914

  'Saltaire Overlookers 1830-1914' by Roger Clarke, with contributions by Colin Coates: Includes items relating to individual overlookers and the social life of overlookers
• 2024.36: Descriptive Index Catalogue of the Library of the Saltaire Club and Institute

  A full catalogue of the contents of the Library of the Saltaire Club and Institute. Has brief details in the front of the volume of the operation of the LIbrary. Most of the 1665 pages consist of an alphabetical listing of the items held in the Library.
• 2024.150.5: The adventures of Al and Mo (aka Alison Paca and Mo Hair)

  An A4 activity sheet featuring 7 twin boxes with a pciture of a mohair sheep (Mo) in conversation with an alpaca (Al). A children's activity for the 2015 Conversazione in Saltaire.
• 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.
• C2b-240: Jamie Roberts visit with alpacas

  Album of photographs of Jamie Roberts' visit to Saltaire with his alpacas on 6th August 2013. Jamie Roberts is a decendant of Sir James Roberts
• 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
• 2025.68.67: Building on Loverose Way (Roberts Park)

  The building on Loverose Way in Roberts Park, next to the skate park.
• 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.
• F1a-191: 'The Alpaca - Its Introduction to Australia

  A paper read before the Society of Arts London by George Ledger. George Ledger was the brother of Charles Ledger the main importer of alpacas from Peru. The paper outlines the story of Titus Salt's involvement with the early production.
• C2b-141a-b: Postcard of the park gates and gatehouse at Robert's Park

  2 photocopies of a Black and White postcard of the park gates and gatehouse at Robert's Park - Marked 'Shipley the entrance to Roberts Park'
• C2b-032: Saltaire Images of Places

  Collection of 26 photographs and postcards relating to Saltaire.Subjects include: Saltaire Picture House, Roberts Park, trams, various leisure activities.
• 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.
• D3-083: Roberts Park promenade

  Photograph of Roberts Park. Shows the main promenade with children on the canon by the bandstand.
• C2b-032.13: Bandstand in Roberts Park in Slataire

  Postcard showing the bandstand, canons and statue of Sir Titus Salt in Roberts Park.
• C2b-032.15: Bandstand in Roberts Park, Saltaire

  Postcard showing the bandstand, canons and statue of Sir Titus Salt in Roberts Park.