SALT AND ROBERTS FAMILY MAKE SPECIAL VISIT TO SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Three descendants of Sir Titus Salt, as well as those of Sir James Roberts, made a memorable visit to Shipley College earlier this week.
With two of the Salt family travelling all the way from Canada, this instalment of their trip provided a chance to see the ‘Saltaire Collection’ - housed in our Exhibition Building - and explore the legacy of their renowned relatives.
Following a morning tour of Salts Mill, Shipley College’s Senior Leadership Team and representatives of the Saltaire Collection welcomed the special guests to the Collection.
Sir Titus Salt’s great-great-grandson, Nicholas Salt, was among those in attendance.
Nicholas said: “It was another memorable visit, and a wonderful opportunity for both my son and grandson to see the extent of research and interest into the Salt family in Saltaire. As always, there was plenty of new information for us to gain. Our thanks goes to the dedicated researchers and all involved.”
Nicholas was accompanied by Aaron Salt (Sir Titus Salt's third great-grandson) and Austin Salt (Sir Titus Salt's fourth great-grandson), with Jamie and Angus Roberts (descendants of Sir James Roberts) also joining the group.
Organised by the Saltaire Collection’s Maggie Smith, activities across the two days included involvement from Saltaire History Club, Stella Downs of Milner Field Farm, The Milner Field Discovery Trust, and Salt Brewery.
Commenting on the role of Shipley College, Maggie said: “It’s important to acknowledge the crucial role played by Shipley College in preserving Saltaire's heritage over the years.
“This has included care and conservation of original public buildings in the village, as well as hosting this historic collection in trust for the community.”
Once finished at the College, Saltaire Collection Trustees provided a tour of Saltaire to both families. This included ringing the bells at Saltaire Church and tours of buildings, such as Victoria Hall and Salt Building.
Collaborations like this continue to assist the families in maintaining their historic links to the area.
