Here is a selection of Web Sites, Museums, Local History Collections, Archives, Meetings, Educational opportunities, etc where you can learn more about Saltaire's heritage, Museums, Local History Collections, Archives, Meetings, Educational opportunities, etc.

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Go to the picture houses of yester-year
Enjoy learning about Saltaire Picture House and the other cinemas in the area by visiting
http://www.kingsdr.demon.co.uk/cinemas/shipley/index.htm

Produced by Local Cinema Historian Colin Sutton, the site has a wealth of detailed information about these palaces of entertainment. For the cinema organ enthusiast, there is a special listing of information at http://www.kingsdr.demon.co.uk/cinemas/organs.htm

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Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses at Work
Moorside Road
Eccleshill
Bradford, BD2 3HP
Tel: (01274) 435900
http://www.bradford.gov.uk (see ‘museums’)

An original worsted spinning mill complex built in 1875, now used to recreate life in Bradford at the turn of the 19th century. Mill stables complete with shire horses, horse bus/tram rides, daily demonstrations, and mill owner's house, back to back cottages and shop.

Steam days are held on a Wednesday from 10.00 - 16.30. Normally machinery is operated at regular intervals.

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday 12.00 - 17.00.
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Entrance: Free

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Local Studies Centre, Bradford Central Library
Sixth Floor
Central Library
Prince's Way
Bradford BD1 1NN
Tel: 01274 433683
http://www.bradford.gov.uk/council/libraries/central_page.html

Most comprehensive collection of reference books on Bradford, family history sources, oral history recordings, local newspapers on microfilm, etc, etc

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9.00 – 19.30
Saturday 09.00 - 17.00

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West Yorkshire Archives, Bradford
15 Canal Road
Bradford BD1 4AT
Tel: (01274) 731931
http://www.archives.wyjs.org.uk/bradford.htm

Local archives of all kinds, dating from the twelfth century to the present day. The search room contains lists and indexes which visiting members of the public can consult, and where staff will be happy to give help and advice on available documents. The Service maintains a computer data base designed to provide a unified index of archive collections held by the service which can be searched via the world wide web and in Archive Service offices.

Opening hours (visits by appointment only):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 09.30 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.00
Evening opening on alternate Thursdays 17.00 – 20.00.

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Pennine and Yorkshire Studies Unit
University of Bradford
Bradford
BD7 1DP
Tel: (01274) 233 210
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/conted/paysu/

The Pennine and Yorkshire Studies Unit, set up in 2002, is part of the School of Lifelong Education and Development, University of Bradford.

Provides vocational short courses, public lectures, and day schools. Participates in the 'University in the Community' programme and distance learning, as well as providing research facilities and opportunities to study for a higher degree.

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Shipley College
Exhibition Road
Saltaire
Shipley BD18 3JW
Tel: (01274) 327222
http://www.shipley.ac.uk

Offering a wealth of training opportunities, including some courses in local history.

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Saltaire Village Society
A local society with the following aims and vision:
* to improve the quality of life for all in Saltaire.
* to sustain, improve and promote the heritage of Saltaire.
* to have fun doing it.
* make Saltaire a vibrant, interesting and safe place to live, work, play and to visit.

Meetings are usually held once every two months on Monday evenings at 19.30 in Victoria Hall. For further information please see local notices, newsletters or contact the Secretary: Geoff Bank, tel: (01274) 772451, email: cabank@blueyonder.co.uk