Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Saltaire is an area on the Western edge of Shipley in West Yorkshire
Saltaire is an area on the Western edge of Shipley in West Yorkshire. The village was created from the 1850s onwards by Bradford industrialist Titus Salt as a location for a new textile mill and homes and amenities for its workers. The village had many public buildings and amenities including: shops, schools, a dining hall, a Club and Institute, and a public park with sporting areas.
Most of the village remains intact today. In 2001 Saltaire became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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