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Saltaire United Reformed Church
Church, free entry
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Address
Victoria Road,
Saltaire,
BD18 3LA
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 17 Sep | Come and Sing! Messiah |
Details
The Church was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1859 to serve his staff who worked at the Mill within the village of Saltaire, now a world heritage site. The building is a unique example of Italianate religious architecture. The entrance is up six steps under a portico supported by six unfluted Corinthian columns and topped by a fretted tower with a cupola. Fittingly, the Mausoleum built onto the church contains the remains of Sir Titus Salt himself.
Inside are hollow Corinthian columns with beautiful Scagliola exteriors, fashioned by Italian craftsmen. Two ornate chandeliers, ormolu and cut glass hang from the celiling, of such great weight additional roof trusses had to be inserted to support them. Originally lit by gas, they were made by Hausburg of Liverpool.
Unusually for a non-conformist church the tower houses ring six bells. The organ within built by Peter Conacher and Co. Huddersfield, was installed in 1890, rebuilt at the end of the Second World War, and again in 1991 by Michael Fletcher, a local organ builder now the church organist.
Rightly designated a grade 1 listed building it is well worth a visit. Details of opening times are on the church website. Groups can be accommodated by appointment at most times.
There is a cafe open on Sunday afternoons or by arrangement for groups. Tours of the world heritage site can be arranged with a local guide, starting at the church.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Directions
Map reference: SE 139381 Lat: 53.83910 Long: -1.78963
By Road:
Drive to Shipley A650. Look for signs for Saltaire.
By Public Transport:
To Saltaire Station. 2 minute walk from the Station.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Saltaire station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Smoking not allowed
There is a cafe open on Sunday afternoons or by arrangement for groups. Tours of the world heritage site can be arranged with a local guide, starting at the church.