1872: When samurai came to Saltaire
1872 saw something unique in Saltaire. The village welcomed a group of Japanese dignitaries, the Iwakura Embassy. And 2023 sees,…
Temporary closure of the Collection
Regretfully, there will be no access to the Saltaire Collection from early June until Spring 2024. The Saltaire Collection' s…
Bradford City Fire Story Map
On May 11 1985, Bradford City Football Club suffered a devastating fire at its packed stadium. Sadly, 56 people lost…
Lord Mendoza visits the Collection
In late October we were excited to host a visit from Lord Mendoza, the Government’s Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and…
Online talk: Decoding architectural decoration
In an online talk for the Victorian Society, Sheila Binns will explore architectural decoration by delving into the model villages…
The fascinating history of PACE
Salts Mill was reborn from the late 1980s onwards as a centre for innovative industrial, recreational and cultural businesses. The…
Free tour: The Dining Hall in World Heritage Saltaire
Celebrate Saltaire World Heritage Site's 20th anniversary with a tour of the Dining Hall Saturday 11 September and Sunday 12…
A history of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital
Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital was opened in September 1868 and provided crucial medical help many decades before the foundation of…
New exhibition – Saltaire: Foundation and Legacy
Celebrate Saltaire World Heritage Site's 20th anniversary by visiting a wonderful, free exhibition supported by knowledgable historians. Through text and…
Memories of a young library assistant
Jill Powell worked in Shipley Library when it was located in Victoria Hall in the 1970s and has kindly shared…