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Number 158 March 2016 BACK ON TRACK VOLUNTEERS SAVE TRAMWAY IT'S NOT In this issue THE PAPER MARCHES PEOPLE BUY, PAST IT'S THE Plus PAPER BY ALL OUR USUAL UNUSUALS THE PEOPLE NEW NEWS VENUE VIEW Saltaire History Club is The famous Shipley Glen Tramway, founded in As the local Community trying out a new venue 1895 by Sam Wilson [ pictured, above ] is up and Newspaper, the Sentinel for its meeting on running again every Sunday from noon until needs to reflect – and Thursday, March 3 rd : 4pm, despite the devastating effect of heavy record for posterity – the recently designated rain at the end of last year, thanks to the hard life in Saltaire as it is Archive Room, in the work of a dedicated team of volunteers. experienced by the Resource Centre housed people who live here, as by Shipley College’s As reported here last To avoid confusion well as the way it is Exhibition Road building. month, the historic [See photo, above], observed by visitors. The Resource Centre is attraction was brought the tramway’s website Your news and views on the second floor, to a sudden halt by the assures us, “In 1895 it are always welcome. accessible either by dramatic December would have cost you A particular vacancy stairs or lift. deluge; although even about 2d for a round presently exists for an The meeting will begin then the shop and trip on the tramway. enthusiastic reporter to at the usual time of 7pm museum were kept It will now cost you follow up stories and and all are welcome to open at the usual £2.00 for unlimited accept invitations to hear a talk by Ian times. travel for a day, so we events on the Editor’s Watson and to share Congratulations are now offer even better behalf; although as the refreshments as well as due to all involved. value for money!” post is unpaid, no interesting conversation. For the latest information, see the website: regular commitment is See Page 2 >> shipleyglentramway.co.uk required. WHATEVER IT IS - SAY IT IN THE Sentinel ! [email protected] OR c/o The Saltaire Bookshop, 1 Myrtle Place The Deadline is always 20 th of the month prior to publication. JANE HUGHES IT HAPPENED REMEMBERED IN MARCH By Colin Coates CHERRY TREE IS PLANTED BY FRIENDS - AN IDEA SHE Wed. March 18 th 1868 WOULD HAVE LIKED Weavers at Saltaire Mills Writes Richard Coomber went on strike demanding higher wages. The following Family and friends of Jane Hughes gathered in the Jubilee Blossom day, the company locked the Orchard on Sunday, February 21 st to plant a cherry tree in her memory. gates and closed down all Jane, who died on October 24 th , was one of those people whose passing production. Work resumed left a gap in the lives of people well beyond her immediate circle. on Monday March 23 rd with It was most appropriate that the tree should be planted on the site of one Mr Titus Salt Junior agreeing of Hirst Wood Regeneration Group’s projects because Jane was always a to pay the weavers the same good friend of the group during her time working at Shipley Area Office. rate of pay as other firms in Even though she had worked the usual office hours during the day, Jane the area. could always be relied upon to turn up at evening meetings and to offer enthusiastic advice on the best way to get things done. And her Saturday, March 5 th 1881 commitment didn’t end there, for she would follow up and do whatever At an entertainment held in a she could to help make things happen. It always felt as though she was crowded Victoria Hall, Mrs going the extra mile just for us but we knew that we weren’t the only Titus Salt presented people benefitting from Jane’s energy and commitment. certificates of the Royal As former Shipley Area Co-ordinator Chris Flecknoe said in her tribute Humane Society to Robert published in the Saltaire Sentinel [December, 2015]: “Many Shipley folk Haley and Robert Thompson will remember with gratitude the way in which she found new ways of for the bravery displayed by addressing local needs and empowering residents through environmental projects, fun days, school holiday activities and community arts. them. In November 1880 “Jane’s contribution to the tapestry of community life across the they helped save the life of a neighbourhoods of Shipley will not be forgotten and will continue to little child named Ann inspire all those of us who seek to help to build tolerant, peaceful and Skirrow, who during a heavy creative communities.” flood fell into the river Aire, Jane was diagnosed with a rare cancer in January 2009 and as she and would have probably admitted, “my known world fell apart. I had a busy life as a working mum died if Haley and Thompson of two teenagers, with a passion for fitness and the outdoors.” had not jumped in the river to She described the period following major surgery and treatment as being rescue her. “rock bottom” but, typical of Jane, she threw herself into supporting Cancer Support Bradford, where she became a Trustee, and also into Zest Sunday, March 12 th 1916 Coaching, helping others fulfil their potential. Private Harry Bolton, of 19 Jane would have liked the idea of a tree growing in her memory and for Amelia Street was killed on the very many people whose lives she touched, it will be a reminder of a his first night in the trenches. woman who packed so much good into a life that was taken far too soon. See his full biography at www.saltairevillage.info/W CLUB TO HEAR NEW CHAPTER OPENED W1_biography_B_001.html On Thursday, March 3 rd at 7pm. Ian Watson will give a talk to the Saltaire #Bolton_Harry History Club, based on new research of the papers kindly made available th by the family of Sir James Roberts, entitled: ‘A Textile Magnate in the First Sunday, March 30 1930 World War: The Letters of Sir James Roberts 1914-1919’. The Bradford to Saltaire via Dave Shaw , who tells us, “This research of the Roberts era is opening up a Thackley tram route was new chapter in Saltaire’s wonderful history,” says of the new Archive converted to trolley buses. Room at Shipley College, where the meeting will be held, “The recent Saturday, March 20 th 1965 designation of this part of the College’s premises is a huge step forward in the management and development of Saltaire’s historical artefacts and Saltaire Railway station documents, and your involvement in its use is encouraged.” closed. A SNAPSHOT OF SALTAIRE The SPA PETER In 1902 (part 2) By Roger Clarke 21 Titus Street RANDALL On Victoria Road alone there were three bakers, two butchers, two greengrocers, two boot and shoe The Authentic Gentleman’s makers and repairers, a newsagent and stationery Village corner shop Hairdresser shop, a cabinet maker/upholsterer/undertaker, a Open Mon-Sat fish and chip shop, a hairdresser, a draper and 8am-10pm 205 Bingley Road milliner and a chemist. Most of the shops had been Sun. 10am-10pm selling the same kinds of goods since Sir Titus built 01274 – 597140 01274 – 826534 _________________________ them, and it was often generations of the same _________________________ families, like the Feathers and Charlesworths who VICTORIA kept them. 1902 was a turning point for Gordon SALTAIRE TEAROOMS Terrace. Until this date there had only been two 8 Victoria Road grocer’s shops here (at No 51 and No 81 – current BOOKSHOP Open Daily numbering). The rest had been dwelling houses 1 Myrtle Place Coffee, tea, cakes, scones, with small gardens at the front. This was before Tuesday- Saturday snacks and novelty gifts the increase in trade, kick-started by the electric 10am - 5pm New/Second-hand books 01274 - 823092 tram service which brought potential customers in 01274 – 589144 _________________________ their thousands at weekends to enjoy the delights of Shipley Glen. Plans were approved for the SALTAIRE CAROLINE conversion of Nos 16 to 24 into shops, and many SOCIAL CLUB opened the following year. The face of education CANTEEN Caroline Street, always changed in 1902, when all schools were placed Now open every day has a welcome for all. under the control of Local Authorities rather than 79 Victoria Road the old School Boards. The Salts Schools had been Regular Events 01274 – 597818 01274 – 585140 in financial difficulties, relying on the fees of the students, but now the Urban District Council could _________________________ levy a 2d rate for secondary education from local VICTORIA SALTS taxes. More students could now enter the Schools on scholarships, and enter college and university HALL MILL on County Major Scholarships. It is touching to Many Regular Events note that just a year later Miss Medina Griffiths Rooms for Hire Opened in 1853 was invited back to Saltaire by some of her old Visit the website and sign and still pupils. She was the charismatic Headmistress of up for the e-newsletter: Open Every Day Saltaire Girls High School from 1876 to 1886. www.victoriahallsaltaire.co.uk 01274 – 327305 Attractions (She left to open a private school in London.) 50 or 60 old girls attended, each with a card around _________________________ The Saltaire Sentinel include : her neck giving maiden and married names. Tea SALT’S DINER was served in the gymnasium at Victoria Hall. One can also be found at Cafe in to table had 20 little “olive branches” who had come Saltaire by invitation of their mothers.