Description
Take a step back in time with our guided tour of Saltaire, the historic model village surrounding West Yorkshire’s iconic Salts Mill and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opened in 1853, the mill was the brainchild of manufacturer and philanthropist, Sir Titus Salt, and the centrepiece of his vision for Saltaire’s new industrial utopian age, complete with an adjoining model village to house its many workers. Today, Salts Mill is home to one of the world’s largest collections of David Hockney art.
Discover what life was like living and working in Saltaire during Salts Mill’s industrial heyday on this popular tour. Comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing is essential.
About the Host
Maria Glot
Maria Glot, of Salts Walks and Talks, lives in Saltaire, boasting extensive experience in tourism. As Bradford Metropolitan District’s inaugural Tourism Officer in 1980, She is deeply ingrained in Saltaire’s fabric. A local historian and advocate, she champions community initiatives like Saltaire WI, Saltaire Traders, and the Saltaire Festival. Maria’s guided tours and speeches bring to life Saltaire’s history, offering perspective on workers’ lives. Through her alter ego, Mrs. Ellin Dooley, Maria vividly portrays the everyday struggles of a working-class family. She endeavours to enrich visitors’ understanding of this historic location.
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