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Saltaire: A Victorian Model Village and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saltaire, located near Shipley in West Yorkshire, England, is a remarkable example of a Victorian model village that has been preserved since its construction in the mid-19th century. This unique settlement, which serves as a testament to the philanthropic spirit of its founder, Titus Salt, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Saltaire, West Yorkshire, is a complete and well-preserved industrial village of the second half of the 19th century. Its textile mills, public buildings and workers' housing are built in a harmonious style of high architectural standards and the urban plan survives intact, giving a vivid impression of Victorian philanthropic paternalism.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (ii): Saltaire is an outstanding and well preserved example of a mid 19th century industrial town, the layout of which was to exert a major influence on the development of the “garden city” movement.

Criterion (iv): The layout and architecture of Saltaire admirably reflect mid 19th century philanthropic paternalism, as well as the important role played by the textile industry in economic and social development.

Encyclopedia Record: Saltaire

Saltaire is a Victorian model village near Shipley, West Yorkshire, England, situated between the River Aire, the railway, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Salts Mill and the houses were built by Titus Salt between 1851 and 1871 to allow his workers to live in better conditions than the slums of Bradford. The mill ceased production in 1986, and was converted into a multifunctional location with an art gallery, restaurants, and the headquarters of a technology company. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

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