believed leisure was good for his workers’ workers’ his for good was leisure believed began at the railway bridge. railway the at began Continue straight ahead and then walk walk then and ahead straight Continue single workers. Small front gardens and and gardens front Small workers. single

River Aire by the modern footbridge. Salt Salt footbridge. modern the by Aire River of shops to complete your tour where it it where tour your complete to shops of the zebra crossing to cross Road. Road. Saltaire cross to crossing zebra the originally provided shared lodgings for for lodgings shared provided originally

path around to the right to cross the the cross to right the to around path Continue along Victoria Road past the row row the past Road Victoria along Continue At the top of Albert Road, turn left and use use and left turn Road, Albert of top the At Henry Street. The three storey houses houses storey three The Street. Henry

Turn left down the ramp and follow the the follow and ramp the down left Turn Albert Terrace. Then turn left into William William into left turn Then Terrace. Albert

the village. the they had fine views over open country. country. open over views fine had they Turn around and walk down the cobbled cobbled the down walk and around Turn

were good local road connections. road local good were within zone distinct another creating teachers and the church minister. Originally Originally minister. church the and teachers

village to Leeds and Liverpool and there there and Liverpool and Leeds to village facilities and important buildings together, together, buildings important and facilities home to the company’s executives, executives, company’s the to home in industrial estates. industrial in

nineteenth century. The canal linked the the linked canal The century. nineteenth Victoria Road linked all the community community the all linked Road Victoria the grandest semidetached residences, residences, semidetached grandest the concentrating noisy and dirty businesses businesses dirty and noisy concentrating

beside the railway, the motorway of the the of motorway the railway, the beside Square. Named in honour after the Queen, Queen, the after honour in Named Square. row of ‘overlookers’ houses before finding finding before houses ‘overlookers’ of row company towns and is echoed today by by today echoed is and towns company

excellent transport links. The Mill was built built was Mill The links. transport excellent an open space in front to form Victoria Victoria form to front in space open an Here turn left uphill. First you will pass a a pass will you First uphill. left turn Here zoning approach was copied at other other at copied was approach zoning

and cheaply so he chose a site with with site a chose he so cheaply and They are set back from Victoria Road with with Road Victoria from back set are They Continue to the junction with Albert Road. Road. Albert with junction the to Continue workers could grow their own food. This This food. own their grow could workers

wanted to distribute his products quickly quickly products his distribute to wanted

on the right. right. the on Institute the and left the the housing by the allotments where where allotments the by housing the 9

location Saltaire was not isolated. Salt Salt isolated. not was Saltaire location on on School the village, the in buildings

each house to receive ample daylight. ample receive to house each The Mill is clearly separated from from separated clearly is Mill The

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reach the canal bridge. Despite its rural rural its Despite bridge. canal the reach You will soon reach two of the finest finest the of two reach soon will You relation to the width of the road allowed allowed road the of width the to relation

Reformed Church on the left until you you until left the on Church Reformed crossing to continue along Victoria Road. Road. Victoria along continue to crossing away from the village. village. the from away and Mawson ensured that their height in in height their that ensured Mawson and

passing the impressive impressive the passing Saltaire United United Saltaire stands at the corner. Use the pedestrian pedestrian the Use corner. the at stands westerly winds would blow the smoke smoke the blow would winds westerly the houses are close together, Lockwood Lockwood together, close are houses the 2

Continue downhill along Victoria Road, Road, Victoria along downhill Continue Hospital building building Hospital where the former former the where and located his mill where the prevailing prevailing the where mill his located and the available land efficiently. Although Although efficiently. land available the 8

downhill until you reach the crossroads, crossroads, the reach you until downhill effects of smoke produced by factories factories by produced smoke of effects This grid pattern was chosen to use use to chosen was pattern grid This

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for a factory on the scale Salt envisaged. envisaged. Salt scale the on factory a for affluent areas of Victorian towns. Continue Continue towns. Victorian of areas affluent Salt was concerned about the harmful harmful the about concerned was Salt

unhealthy place to live with limited space space limited with live to place unhealthy these were normally found only in the most most the in only found normally were these the streets branch off at regular intervals. intervals. regular at off branch streets the Can you feel a breeze behind you? you? behind breeze a feel you Can

Bradford. was a crowded and and crowded a was Bradford Bradford. intervals along Victoria Road. Spaces like like Spaces Road. Victoria along intervals employees. As you walk along you will see see will you along walk you As employees. Bridge and look towards the mill chimney. chimney. mill the towards look and Bridge

site in order to escape the chaos of of chaos the escape to order in site of several open areas located at regular regular at located areas open several of indicating that they were for lower paid paid lower for were they that indicating Retrace your steps back to the Railway Railway the to back steps your Retrace

relocate his entire business to a greenfield greenfield a to business entire his relocate Almshouses. This pleasant green is one one is green pleasant This Almshouses. properties open straight onto the street street the onto straight open properties

village. Salt’s most influential idea was to to was idea influential most Salt’s village. the the 1871. in completed was it and stage early around Alexandra Square are are Square Alexandra around Street. Here the front doors of the the of doors front the Here Street. 7

towards the countryside beyond the the beyond countryside the towards Park was included in Salt’s plans from an an from plans Salt’s in included was Park then turn left into Victoria Road. Grouped Grouped Road. Victoria into left turn then factory floor. Turn right onto Caroline Caroline onto right Turn floor. factory

the railway line. Look down Victoria Road Road Victoria down Look line. railway the

Roberts Roberts Road. Continue along Road and and Road Bingley along Continue Road. the temptations of alcohol. of temptations the for the ‘overlookers’, the foremen of the the of foremen the ‘overlookers’, the for 4

Our tour begins on the bridge over over bridge the on begins tour Our left around the corner to reach Bingley Bingley reach to corner the around left health, particularly as a distraction from from distraction a as particularly health, more spacious houses were provided provided were houses spacious more 1

HERITAGE TRAIL HERITAGE

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Photography by: Hobo Tom Photography Photography by: Hobo Tom SALTAIRE

Accredited as a UNESCO World Heritage Their finest work was Saltaire United Site there are many reasons why you Reformed Church, now a Grade 1 listed GETTING TO should visit Saltaire, from the spectacular building. The housing provided was of the architecture, to the boutique independent highest quality. Each had a water supply, THE HISTORY OF shops, bars and restaurants. gas lighting, an outdoor privy, separate SALTAIRE DISCOVER living and cooking spaces and several Saltaire takes its name from its founder, bedrooms. This compared favourably RAIL PARKING Sir (1803-1876), and the River with the typical worker’s cottage. Salt Take a train from Bradford Car park destination and GPS postcodes: Aire, which runs through the village. Salt was also one of the greatest Victorian (10 min journey) or a train from Leeds (15 SALTAIRE 2020 made his fortune in the Bradford textile philanthropists. He donated liberally min journey). Saltaire Road/Exhibition Road car park: SALTAIRE industry, manufacturing fine woollen to good causes locally and nationally. BD18 3JW, Victoria Road/Caroline Street fabrics. Determined to escape the Almshouses were provided rent-free for BUS car park: BD18 3LF (Pay and Display) From world class exhibitions in polluted and overcrowded town centre the elderly and sick in Saltaire. They came There are several buses from Bradford for greener pastures, he made a bold with a pension, forty years before the first to Saltaire: 662, 622, 623, 675, 677. car park: BD17 7EF Salts Mill or a picnic in Roberts decision to relocate his business and state pensions in the United Kingdom. For information on public transport in West (Free for visitors) Once on Salts Mill Road Park, to ten days of art and culture his employees. Local architects, Henry visit www.wymetro.com or call continue to the very end until you see the Lockwood and Richard Mawson, were By the 1980s the British textile industry 0113 245 7676 car park. at Saltaire Festival. Visit Saltaire employed to plan a new community was in steep decline. Production was and breathe in life. where Salt’s workforce would be scaled back and Salts Mill was finally healthier, happier and more productive. closed in 1986. To the rescue came VISITOR INFORMATION Work began in 1851 and continued until another entrepreneur, Jonathan Silver, Contact us for more information Tel: 01274 433678 1876. Salts Mill was the first building to who bought the Mill and within months to help plan your visit including Email: [email protected] be completed in 1853. opened a gallery exhibiting the work of accommodation and special events. Website: www.visitsaltaire.com Bradford-born artist Lockwood and Mawson . During designed the entire the 1990s more of the village in a classical mill was brought back style, inspired by the into use and filled with STAY IN Italian Renaissance. businesses, shops and the famous Salts Diner. THE KNOW Saltaire was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. It Keep up to date and tell us what you are up to through social media, we are on was recognised for its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as Visit Bradford. international influence on town planning and as one of the earliest, Look out for our Discover Guides, available for and Brontë Country, largest and best and Bradford, plus The Guide which covers the whole of Bradford preserved nineteenth and District. Contact our helpful team on 01274 433678 century ‘model villages’ or go to our website www.visitbradford.com anywhere in the world. Don’t forget use #visitbradford in your posts and tweets so we can share, like and retweet.

UNESCO WORLD2017 HERITAGE SITE ADMIRE THE STUNNING FESTIVALS ARCHITECTURE RETAIL Walking round the village you will find some beautiful buildings all & EVENTS with their own fascinating history. Here are some to look out for... THERAPY Saltaire Village has an SALTAIRE ARTS TRAIL SALTS MILL ALMSHOUSES annual programme of 23–25 May 2020 Saltaire Arts Trail. This When Salts Mill opened in 1853, it was Elderly or infirm persons of good ‘moral events, with regular live event offers visitors an imaginative visual arts the biggest factory in the world. 3000 character’ were provided with free living programme, celebrating the village’s rich heritage, music at Victoria Hall and and offering opportunities to both emerging and workers toiled away at 1200 looms, accommodation and a pension in each Caroline Street Club to producing 30,000 yards of cloth every of these forty-five almshouses completed established artists. single day. in 1868. monthly markets and a great choice of vintage, DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL FACTORY SCHOOL See Heritage Trail Map on reverse This colourful event continues to grow each year for details craft and antique fairs. Mill owners were required to ensure and is a sight to behold. Over 30 teams will race There is also a range for victory on the on 26–28 June 2020 the children they employed received SALTAIRE UNITED of Christmas events in Roberts Park. an education, but not to provide facilities. REFORMED CHURCH Sir Titus far exceeded his duties and built including the unmissable Completed in 1859 the church is VISIT this beautiful school fully-equipped to SALTAIRE FESTIVAL an outstanding example of Italianate Saltaire Living Advent provide his young employees with a September brings Saltaire to life. With ten days of religious architecture and is now a Grade Calendar. good education. It opened in 1868 excellent art exhibitions and installations, mouth 1 listed building. Sir Titus Salt is interred and now forms part of . watering food demonstrations, vibrant street in the mausoleum. markets as well as live music and comedy. SALTS MILL VICTORIA HALL Opened in 1871 as the Saltaire Club Home to one of the largest collections and Institute it offered a library, dance of David Hockney’s art. hall and lecture theatre, meeting rooms, billiards room and gymnasium. Now the On the ground floor you will find the selling intricate handmade jewellery to hall hosts regular events including craft 1853 Gallery which houses a permanent stylish antiques. Peruse the shelves of and vintage fairs and is also home to a exhibition of works by David Hockney. Salts Book and Poster shop and The wurlitzer organ with regular afternoon On the second floor, Gallery 2 shows Home, which stocks luxury home wares. and evening concerts. a varied mix of temporary displays For refreshments, pop into Salts Diner Shopping in Saltaire is a real pleasure with throughout the year. Continue up to the or head up to the third floor for a more third floor where you will find People refined dining experience at Café in to its many independent shops and boutiques. and Process, an exhibition telling the the Opera. story of Salts through objects great and small and don’t miss the stunning, ‘The Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LA Make sure you explore the whole Continue onto Bingley Road (see Arrival of Spring’ collection by David (Use BD17 7EF in your sat nav village and take a walk up Victoria map for location) for a variety of Hockney. At the rear of the Gallery is for the car park) Tel: 01274 531163. Road. Discover the delightful shops shops, cafes and restaurants. If you the Saltaire Exhibition, a fascinating www.saltsmill. org.uk such as The Saltaire Vintage Shop or are feeling creative then call into Salt exploration of Saltaire’s history from Mon – Fri 10:00 – 17:30 the Rad Studio for modern fun gifts. Pots where you can design and paint 1853 to the present day. The Mill also Sat – Sun 10:00 – 18:00 your own pottery. houses many independent retailers, Admission free

WALKING & THE CAP AND COLLAR Serving a range of real ales this modern FOOD & pub has a friendly atmosphere and offers SHIPLEY & visitors and their furry sidekicks a drinks WATERWAYS patio for those sun drenched afternoons. Titus Salt deliberately built THE TERRACE BINGLEY Saltaire next to the Leeds In the heart of Saltaire the Terrace has a reputation for stunning French cuisine Take a stroll to Shipley, a short 10 minute walk from Liverpool Canal and the railway and warm hospitality. Serving delicious Saltaire, and find a town that takes its food seriously. Visit DRINK food throughout the day and into the Aagrah restaurant and sample its award winning Kashmiri so he could distribute his Saltaire has a great selection of places to evening it’s an ideal venue for lunch cuisine or the Woolpack at , once used as the products quickly and cheaply. eat and drink so why not treat yourself! with friends, a family celebration or a pub in popular British soap, Emmerdale. Other popular romantic rendez-vous choices include, Tapas Tree, Waterside Restaurant and Today the canal is used for leisure Bar, the Fox and Abigayl Lily Floral Design and Tearoom. and has an excellent towpath towards DON’T TELL TITUS After a day exploring Saltaire this is the perfect place to Bingley and Leeds, which forms Route One of the most happening spots in relax and indulge yourself in some great food and drink. 696 of the National Cycle Network. Saltaire, this Bar-Restaurant-Lounge Also known as the Greenway, is situated over two floors and has a From Saltaire you can also take a walk along the Leeds it provides an excellent place to relaxed and laid back atmosphere. Liverpool Canal to the market town of Bingley and admire both cycle and walk. For the more the Five and Three Rise Locks. It’s the most spectacular adventurous why not try a section of THE BOATHOUSE feature of the Leeds and Liverpool canal and the steepest the The Dales High Way, starting in Wonderfully situated on the banks of the lock staircase in Britain. Saltaire and crossing over to Ilkley River Aire, The Boathouse is the perfect before heading up to Appleby in place to meet friends and socialise, Westmoreland. enjoy some restorative food and drink after a good walk, or simply relax and ENJOY Across the river lies Roberts Park where watch the river flow by. you can take a stroll next to the river, enjoy a concert at the bandstand or LOOK OUT FOR A STAY WITH US watch a game of cricket. Alternatively there are many enjoyable walks from • Nordish – Nordic recipes made from local ingredients There is a great selection of places to stay in and around Saltaire Saltaire for all ages and abilities, you from bed and breakfasts to luxury serviced apartments. Why not • Edward Street Bakery – Independent can head up to Shipley Glen, using the stay a bit longer and explore what’s on offer to make your trip truly craft bakery and then onto memorable. To find out more about where to stay visit Moor. • Tambourine – Artisan coffee shop www.visitbradford.com/accommodation from local roasters Saltaire is situated only a few miles • Salt Beer Factory – Saltaire's newest from two 'Walkers are Welcome' brewery, tap room and live music towns, Baildon and Bingley. This venue accolade means when you visit you can be sure you will be greeted warmly • The Quaffery Coffee Bar and Lounge by businesses understanding your - Fantastic coffee & specialist drinks, requirements. plus breakfast & lunch to go The wording in this publication can be made available in other For more information: www.visitbradford.com/explore formats such as large print and Braille. Please call 01274 433678.