Items

• Illingworth, Percy

  Percy Illingworth was the Member of Parliament for Shipley in the early 20th century. He presided at the opening of a new cricket Pavillion for Saltaire Cricket Club that had been funded by Sir James Roberts.
• Morrell, George

  George arrived in Saltaire in 1860 to be an assistant teacher in the Factory School that provided part-time education for some of the children working in Salts Mill. By the early 1870s he was the headmaster, later moving to be head of the nearby Shipley Central School. George was a member of the Saltaire Congregational Church and long-serving Superintendent of its magnificent Sunday School. A life-long teetotaller, George promoted responsible drinking and was one of the founders of the Shipley Temperance Union in 1892, becoming President in 1902. He finally retired after 45 years of service. He was obviously fondly thought of and well respected. A magnificent illuminated presentation book was given to him on retirement, paid for by public subscription and to which Sir James Roberts and many eminent past-students contributed.
• The Knoll, Baildon, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

  The Knoll was a grand mansion in Baildon, near Saltaire. It was built as the home of Charles Stead, a member of the board of Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons and Company Limited. James Roberts later acquired the house in the early twentieth century. The house was demolished in the early 1960s.
• 2025.121: Saltaire Congregational Year Book 1929

  Saltaire Congregational Year Book 1929. A small paperbacked book with a black and white picture of the Saltaire Congregational Church on the front. The book was originally owned by Mr A Stubbs. It contains historical notes of the church, committee members and reports from the various church groups for example Boy Scouts, Ladies Sewing Society etc. It also includes births, marriages and deaths in the village together with the names and addresses of parishioners. The church accounts from 1st December 1927 to November 30th 1928 are also given
• 2025.122: Saltaire Congregational Church 1989 to 1959

  Small booklet to celebrate the Centenary of the Opening of the Church built by the late Sir Titus Salt, Bart. and opened 13th April 1859. Includes order of service
• 2025.123: William Beanland carte de visite photograph

  William Beanland carte de visite photograph taken by Albert Sachs, artist photographer, miniature and portrait painter of Manningham Lane Bradford. Bradford. William Beanland was born in Bradford 1822 and became one of the founders of the building firm J & W Beanland, based in Bradford. The firm went on to build part of Salts Mill, Bradford Wool Exchange, Bradford Post Office at Forster Square and the Swan Arcade Bradford among others.
• 2025.124: William Beanland 1822-1886 biography

  3 photocopied pages of historical biography on William Beanland by Pauline Shieldhouse 2020. William Beanland was born in Bradford 1822 and became one of the founders of the building firm J & W Beanland, based in Bradford. The firm went on to build part of Salts Mill, Bradford Wool Exchange, Bradford Post Office at Forster Square and the Swan Arcade Bradford among others.
• 2025.125: Saltaire Methodist Church 1868-1968 Souvenir Centenary Handbook

  Saltaire Methodist Church 1868-1968 Souvenir Centenary Handbook. The book gives details of the church officers for the final chuirch gathering on 27th February 1968
• 2025.126: The Royal Jubilee Exhibition

  Facsimile poster of The Royal Jubilee Exhibition at Saltaire taken from page 513 of The Graphic May 14, 1887
• B1-224: Death of John Rhodes

  Page from Bradford \Weekly Telegraph 19th December 1913 reporting on the death of John Rhodes. Rhodes was one member of a consortium of four Bradford Businessmen who bought Salts Mill and Saltaire from the Salt family in 1893. (2 copies)
• B1-225: Death of John Maddocks

  Photocopy of Page from Bradford Daily Telegraph 11 August 1924 on the death of John Maddocks. Maddocks was one of four businessmen who purchased the business of Sir TItus Salt Bart and Company in 1893 from the Salt family.
• B1-226a-f: Death of Isaac Smith

  Collection of cuttings and notes on the death of Isaac Smith. Smith was one of the four businessmen who purchased the business of Sir TItus Salt Bart and Sons Company Ltd. in 1893 from the Salt family. a - Notes from Clive Wood b-c - Yorkshire Observer 30th August 1909 d-f - Bradford Weekly Telegraph - 3rd September 1909
• 2025.62: Bingley - a living history

  Bingley - a living history by Alan Cattell. This soft covered book has a forward by Nick Salt and Jamie Roberts. The book chronicles the changes face of Bingley from 1800-2016. Section one looks at the different stages of Governance as Bingley developed from an agricultural base into an industrial manufacturing town. It includes a chronological time line. Section two is a pictoral record of Bingley and section three looks at the places and people.
• 2018.56: Saltaire

  Souvenir booklet for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary on 29 May 1918 to Salts Mill. The Mill had recently been purchased from James Roberts by a group of local businessmen whose photographs are featured in the booklet. It also contains photographs of Salts Mill, and a brief textual history of the mill and Saltaire. There is a plan of the mill site with different areas identified. The booklet contains a brief desciption, photographs of processes in the mill, and a plan of the mill showing the location of various processes. In the centre pages there is an artists impression of the King and QUeen in the Burling and Mending room.
• 2024.66: Statement and scheme for reconstruction

  Original paper handwritten document relating to the Salt family business. The document sets out the details of the proposed takeover of Salts Mill and Saltaire village by a consortium of four Bradford businessmen: Isaac Smith, John Rhodes, John Maddocks and James Roberts. The document outlines the will of the the late Sir Titus Salt, describes the capital structure of Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons and Co. Ltd. It also the describes the incorporation of the firm as a limited company and its recent decision to apply for voluntary liquidation. It finally outlines the proposed takeover by the consortium. A detailed intepretation of the document by local historian David King is available in item A1-125. A copy, typewritten version of the same document is available in the Denys Salt Collection as item 2018.36.3
• 2025.86: Meet me Gwen on Shipley Glen

  A musical score with lyrics of the song 'Meet me Gwen on Shipley Glen'. Music by Jimmy Sutton and lyrics by Reg Bolton. The song is about two young lovers arranging to meet at a specific rock ('Number 9') on Shipley Glen, a green open space near Saltaire. Reg Bolton was a well lnown writer and perfomer of comedic songs.
• C4a-013: The Saltaire Journal volumes 1 to 5

  The Saltaire Journal Volumes 1-5; Photocopies of volume 1 and 2; Originals of Volumes 3 to 5 with 2 copies of volume 5. Plus documents about the Journals and list
• E1a-022: George Morrell's Presentation Book

  Illuminated Address and Presentation book for George Morrell on the occcasion of his retirement. December 1905. Containing the signatures of James Roberts and members of the Testimonial Committee. Text written by W. Arthur Fry, Hollywood, County Down. Morrell had worked for 45 years as a teacher and headteacher in various schools in Saltaire and nearby Shipley.
• H2-208.105: Baker Letters - receipt for water repairs

  Receipt from Mr Baker for water repairs
• H2-208.107: Baker Letters - receipt for petrol

  Receipt from Vincent Ferrand for petrol