Alpacas everywhere in our new exhibition
There are alpacas all over Saltaire, carved in stone, wood and metal and sometimes even visiting for real. Our new online exhibition Alpaca wool: From the… Read More »Alpacas everywhere in our new exhibition
Home »
Saltaire village
Items related to events, people, buildings and other matters in the village of Saltaire
Helping to break down barriers to accessibility
We have made several important changes to our website aimed at improving accessibility – mainly for disabled people, those who are neurodiverse and where English… Read More »Helping to break down barriers to accessibility
Listen to stories of Saltaire
Now available: audio stories of Saltaire We have just added a brand new feature to our website – five stories from the history of Saltaire… Read More »Listen to stories of Saltaire
National Heritage Open Day: Victoria Hall
Come along on National Heritage Open Day, Saturday 14 September, for a free tour of the magnificent Victoria Hall in the World Heritage Site of… Read More »National Heritage Open Day: Victoria Hall
Community Building: key facts
Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Building: Summary of key facts, July 2024 For anyone concerned about the proposed new Community, Arts, Heritage and Future… Read More »Community Building: key facts
Samurai in Saltaire…
…and other new accessions We have recently received some wonderful new items for the Collection. They can now be seen in our online catalogue. We have… Read More »Samurai in Saltaire…
Secret tunnels of Saltaire
Thank you to Bradford Through The Lens for working with Maggie from the Saltaire Collection to produce a fascinating film about one of the Saltaire tunnels and the history of the Exhibition Building.
New heritage story boards
The Saltaire Collection has been working hard to produce some story boards telling the story of Salts Mill. The boards are on display in Shipley… Read More »New heritage story boards
See inside the Salt Building
Come and have a look inside Shipley College’s Salt Building – originally the first purpose-built school in Saltaire. As part of Saltaire Festival, and Heritage Open Days,… Read More »See inside the Salt Building
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 the National Health Service.
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 images, the exhibition will tell… Read More »New exhibition – Saltaire: Foundation and Legacy
National Culture Recovery Fund supports the Saltaire Collection
The Saltaire Collection is delighted to unveil more than 50 new storyboards in the village of Saltaire. These bespoke installations, developed by local experts, tell… Read More »National Culture Recovery Fund supports the Saltaire Collection