Saltaire Collection

Items

• 2018.1: Silver salver for Samuel Wilson

  The Auction house described the salver as a ' George III Silver presentation Salver by David Bell [small DB silver mark], London [sheild silver mark] 1761 [F silver mark] of circular form with a gadrooned and shell border, raised on three scroll feet, later presentation inscription and floral engraved field diameter 30 cm, weight 27oz.
• 2018.24: Silver Jubilee cup

  Silver Jubilee (George V) pottery cup, decorated with transfers of the King and Queen, in roundals on the front above a map of the world on the front, and 'Presented by The Shipley Education Committee, 6th May 1935' on rear
• 2018.3.17: The Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition, Saltaire 1887, Programme of the Proceedings on the opening of the Exhibition Programme by the Royal Highness the Princess Beatrice in the Queens Name and by her Majesties command.

  Original Programme for the opening of the Royal Jubilee Exhibition. The programme includes a short history of the exhibition and the words to a song, 'Great Britain's Sons and Daughters, by Joseph C Bridge.
• 2018.39: Minton China Service

  6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.1: Minton China Service

  1 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.2: Minton China Service

  2 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.3: Minton China Service

  3 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.4: Minton China Service

  4 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.5: Minton China Service

  5 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.39.6: Minton China Service

  6 of 6 China plates from a Minton China Service which was made for the Opening of Salts Mill in 1853.
• 2018.40.10.1: The Salt Grammar School 1868-1968, A century of Model-Village Schooling

  A book recording the history of the Salt Grammar School 1868-1968' written by J. Waddington-Feather.
• 2018.40.10.2: The Salt Grammar School 1868-1968, A century of Model-Village Schooling

  A book recording the history of the Salt Grammar School 1868-1968' written by J. Waddington-Feather.
• 2018.5: Saltaire 1887 Exhibition tin box

  Souvenir tin of the Saltaire Exhibition in 1887. There is no information in regards to what the contents of the tin was. Both the top and bottom are decorated, the paper label on top has become faded.
• 2018.51: Tree planting by Princess Beatrice

  A group photograph recording the planting of a tree by Princess Beatrice and her husband Prince Henry of Battenburg when they visited Saltaire to preside at the opening of the new School of Art and Science in 1887. The Princess is at the front centre, with Prince Henry on her right and Titus Salt Junior on her left. Three other dignitaries stand behind them. They are stood partly on grass, partly on a rug next to a tree which has just been planted. The location may be Saltaire Park (now Roberts Park) although the Princess was staying at Milner Field, the home of Titus Salt Junior, so it may have been there.
• 2018.52: In Memoriam: Denys Crossley Salt 1916-2014

  A memorial book for Denys Salt collected at Saltaire United Reformed Church. Contains many notes from Church members and others of their memories of Denys.
• 2018.70: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959

  Subtitled: Celebrations of the Centenary of the Opening of the Church built by the late Sir Titus Salt, Bart. and opened 13th April 1959. Booklet contains a brief history of the church building but mainly contains the orders of two church services on 5 April 1959 celebrating 100 years of the Saltaire Congregational Church building. Includes a note that the morning service will be broadcast on the 'Independent Television Service' a week later. See also 2018.78 and 2018.79 for booklets celebrating the centenary of Saltaire Congregationl Church (the organisation) that occurred in 1957.
• 2018.71: Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976

  A folded A4 leaflet outlining the itinerary of public events in November 1976 for commemorating 100 years since the death of Titus Salt.
• 2018.78: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1857 1957 Centenary Services

  Booklet contains two orders of service for morning and evening services on 28 April 1957 held to celebrate 100 years of the Saltaire Congregational Church (that is the organisation, rather than the building that was opened in 1859). The booklet was produced to celebrate 100 years of the existence of the Church, from its initial meeting in 1857. See also 2018.79 for the accompanying brochure and 2018.70 for a booklet celebrating the centenary of the Church building.
• 2018.79: Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1957 Centenary Brochure

  Booklet contains a brief history of Saltaire Congregational Church (that is the organisation, rather than the building that was opened in 1859). The booklet was produced to celebrate 100 years of the existence of the Church, from its initial meeting in 1857. See also 2018.78 for the associated church services and 2018.70 for a booklet celebrating the centenary of the Church building.
• 2019.1.1: Ceremonial Mallet

  Ceremonial Mallet, presented to Titus Salt Junior on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone at Airedale College Manningham, on 16th October 1874.