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@nigelstanley.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:43 AM

Titus Salt chose Saltaire for his mill because it was close to the canal and the railway - a time when both were important.

#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #architecture

A monochrome photograph of a canal spanned by an elevated metal-footbridge. A paved walkway runs along the left bank with a few pedestrians, while dense foliage lines the right bank. In the background stands a large, multi-storey stone building with many windows. The rear of a canal boat called "TITUS" intrudes in the lower right corner.

@nigelstanley.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:33 AM

4/5 #Saltaire

The houses are on a grid pattern with aleyways to the rear. Bins are model's own.

#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #architecture

Monochrome photograph of a narrow, gently rising alleyway flanked by old stone buildings with chimneys and rows of windows. Bins line the cobbled path, which converges toward a brighter open area in the distance beneath an overcast sky. The even lighting and absence of shadows emphasise the stone textures and strong converging lines, giving the scene a quiet, sombre mood.

@nigelstanley.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:36 AM

3/5 #Saltaire

The rather fine non-conformist chapel built by Salt in line with his own beliefs, one of the drivers of his efforts to improve living and working conditions for his employees.

#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #architecture #churchphotography

Black-and-white photograph of an ornate clock tower with a domed top at the end of a paved pathway, framed by trees on both sides in a park-like setting.

Black-and-white close-up of an ornate clock tower against a cloudy sky, showing its clock face, carved stonework, columns, and domed spire, with tree branches at the left edge.

@nigelstanley.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:43 AM

2/5 #Saltaire

A view of the enormous Salt Mil, built by Titus Salt - with Saltaire's housing provided for the workers.

#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #architecture

Moody black-and-white shot of a former mill or factory, its tall rectangular chimney dominating the frame above a brick building with rows of windows. A paved sidewalk and chain-link fence run alongside, a traditional street lamp stands to the left, and soft, diffused light from an overcast sky gives the scene a historical, atmospheric feel.

@nigelstanley.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:10 AM

1/5 Saltaire

From a day in #Saltaire. a #Victorian model village outside Bradford A mill and houses were built for Titus Salt between 1851 and 1871 to allow his workers to live in better conditions than the slums of Bradford.
#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #architecture

Black-and-white photograph of a quiet cobblestone street curving to the right between stone buildings with arched windows and doors, one bearing a "Herbert St." sign; a stone wall and traditional lamp post line the right, with trees and buildings in the distance under an overcast sky.

@manclee.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 11:13 AM

Happy #ThicktrunkTuesday and Saturday’s nature walk in Hirst Wood, #Saltaire

@pjmimages.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 6:29 PM

Window View, at Salts Mill in the UNESCO World Heritage village, Saltaire.
#classicmono #saltaire #westyorkshire

@rdrberry.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 6:24 PM

Full rainbow in #Saltaire
Chasing the Tofu tonight .....

@pjmimages.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 10:14 AM

Really nice to capture this happy moment in Roberts Park, Saltaire yesterday. I doubt they’ll ever see this but hope they do!
#saltaire #saltairefestival #classicmono

@pjmimages.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 7:35 PM

Four street photos from the Saltaire Festival today.
#classicmono #saltaire #yorkshire

@bd-angry.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 8:25 PM

#Radiotherapy #Diary Weekend 3.3 - Gentle #exercise & #mentalhealth boost with #yoga, of all things!
#Saltaire #Bradford
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@bd-angry.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 8:24 PM

#Radiotherapy #Diary Weekend 3.2 - gentle #exercise; memories of a daft dog
#Saltaire #Bradford
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@manclee.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 10:34 AM

Soggy #Sunday walkies #Saltaire