Description
Step into the past with our guided tour of Saltaire, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic model village surrounding West Yorkshire’s iconic Salts Mill.
Opened in 1853 by philanthropist, Sir Titus Salt, the mill was the centrepiece of Saltaire’s new and industrial utopian age, complete with an adjoining model village to house its many workers.
Led by Maria Glot, the tour will show what life would have been like living and working in Saltaire when Salts Mill was in its glorious heyday.
This is an outdoor walking tour. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
About the Historian
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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