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Burling and mending

Photograph shows a number of burling and mending tables with a large pile of grey pieces (unfinished cloth) in the foreground

Burling and mending

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The Bradford Antiquary Vol.11

A collection of essays covering the years 1890-1895 produced by members of the Bradford Antiquarian Society

The Bradford Antiquary Vol.11

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Decorations with Duresco Water Paint

Text and illustrations on the use of Duresco water paints in the internal decorations in churches and houses

Decorations with Duresco Water Paint

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Saltaire: Hidden Histories

The History of the Dining Hall and the Saltaire Club and Institute: 1855 to 1955 - Includes colour and black and white photographs.

Saltaire: Hidden Histories

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Salt Annexe Library

Black and white copy showing five book cases and wall bookcases

Salt Annexe Library

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Strips of heavily beaded cream netting

2 strips of netting decorated with 7 repeated feather and scallop designs

Strips of heavily beaded cream netting

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Card to display a collar support

Original retailers display card for a silk covered Collar Support

Card to display a collar support

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Saltaire Images of Places

Printed copy of a drawing of Salts Mill from Victoria Road

Saltaire Images of Places

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Drawing of Saltaire in nineteenth century

Postcard with drawing of a view of Saltaire village from above Roberts Park, showing Salts Mill, Victoria Hall, the church, boathouse and bridge.

Drawing of Saltaire in nineteenth century

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Saltaire almshouse in winter

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

Saltaire almshouse in winter

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Steam tram number 28

Postcard showing steam tram number 28 and trailer with four tram workers from the Bradford Tramways and Omnibus Co.

Steam tram number 28

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The Bradford Antiquary Vol.1

A collection of essays covering the years 1878-1888 produced by members of the Bradford Antiquarian Society

The Bradford Antiquary Vol.1

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Carding 1

Small machine in left foreground together with carding engines in shed

Carding 1

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Hank winding

Photograph shows close ups of four workers standing among machines

Hank winding

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Salt Annexe Library

Black and white photography showing five book cases and wall bookcases

Salt Annexe Library

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Bookbinding

'The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks : Bookbinding' by Douglas Cockerell, with text and drawings

Bookbinding

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People in the library

Black & white photograph showing 7 adults reading in the library, 2 bookcases, 1 wall bookcase, 3 large windows

People in the library

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Wallpaper : Its History, Design and Use

Wallpaper : Its History, Design and Use by Phyllis Ackerman - Includes text and black and white illustrations

Wallpaper : Its History, Design and Use

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People in the library

Black & white photograph showing 9 adults reading in the library at tables, 2 bookcases, 1 wall bookcase, 3 large windows

People in the library

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Scribbling and Carding

A book on the technical aspects of Scribbling and Carding by G.R

Scribbling and Carding

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Roberts Park, Saltaire

Photograph showing lots of people in Roberts Park, with 'A Happy New Year' printed above.

Roberts Park, Saltaire

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Tram number 118, Saltiare

Photograph showing a group of men standing on the no 118 tram, sign reading 'special car'.

Tram number 118, Saltiare

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Salts Grammar school pupils and teachers

Photograph showing boys from Salts Grammar School

Salts Grammar school pupils and teachers

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Tram 232 in Saltaire

Photograph showing a decorated tram number 232 inside Saltaire tram shed

Tram 232 in Saltaire

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