Friday 22 July 2011

Saltaire United Reformed Church


Saltaire URC was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1859. Being a devout Christian, he was keen to cater for the spiritual well being of his workers, as well as their physical and educational needs. I've seen many photos of this famous church and have walked past it a few times, but this was the first time I had had an opportunity to enter.


We had to be very quiet because there was a tour being given a 'talking to' by a couple of Victorians!


But, it is a beautiful building with lots of detailed and ornate features.


Plus, I loved this collage made by children from a local school!

10 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous place. I love that they kept one of the chandeliers unlit so you could capture a picture.

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  2. Beautiful.
    I like it when a place with historical significance is still part of everyday life - witnessed by the collage hanging on the wall.

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  3. This is my favourite building at Saltaire - and beautifully cared for.

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  4. Excellent Collage. The building photos are great! I must add one of my pet hates is metal rods. It so spoils all the art! But it has to be there to hold the walls!

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  5. That's a very unique looking church. Gorgeous chandelier!

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  6. I'm sure that when we visited quite a while ago the church was surrounded by scaffolding. It is a lovely building and it's wonderful to see inside:)

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  7. Ornate but tastefully done church. :) The collage is wonderful.

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  8. This is such a beautiful church.The children's collage is delightful!

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  9. the collage is beautiful

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  10. The collage is fantastic! I enjoy learning a bit of history.

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