Social History

Photograph showing one of the almshouses in Alexandra Square, Saltaire, in snow.

A newspaper cutting book compiled by (or on behalf of) James Roberts

Article and photograph from the Yorkshire Observer newspaper of Sir James Roberts with grandchildren at the opening of the Saltaire Park Cricket Pavillion, May

Copy of Sir Titus Salt Bart

Photograph of the plaque on the presenting of Saltaire Park to the Borough of Bradford by James Roberts

Photograph of the scroll and casket presented by his staff to James Roberts.

A profile studio photograph of Sir James Roberts

Early report of the working of the Shipley School Board, chaired by Titus Salt Junior

3 Copies of plan of 'A Palace of Delight' The original layout of the 1887 Saltaire Exhibition

Small paper-bound booklet 'Technical Institute: Opening of the new Engineering Department by Ernest Parkinson (21st October 1932)

Centenary Souvenir Programme for Shipley College (1887-1987)

Transcribed extract from a letter by William Fry to the Salts Schools Governors regarding the Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition and the need to clear the debt

Illuminated Address and Presentation book for George Morrell on the occcasion of his retirement

Original booklet: Saltaire Methodist Chapel Souvenir Centenary Handbook

Two page description of the operation of a 'Tippler Toilet' as used in Saltaire up to the early twentieth century

Original Architects drawings for the Bath and Wash house, which was located on Caroline Street

Large scale architect's drawing to show the plans for the conversion of the Wash-house on Caroline Street, Saltaire into houses.

Large scale architect's drawing to show the plans for the conversion of the Wash-house into ten dwelling houses

Original architects drawings for the Bath and Wash house, which was located on Caroline Street

A copy of: 'An ordinary lot': Recollections of the thirties and World War Two

A history of Saltaire by local inhabitant Ison Wilford

An account of being born in and growing up in Saltaire by Audrey May Tattam (nee Lee)

Sir Titus Salt statue outside Bradford Town Hall in late nineteenth century

Lifeboat station Stromness