Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saltaire Lion
In or near Bradford.
Saltaire Lion — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltaire Lion is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Saltaire is a well-preserved industrial model village founded by Titus Salt in the 19th century, showcasing the social and economic impact of the textile industry. Visitors can explore the village's historical buildings, parks, and the extensive Saltaire Collection, which includes over 7000 documents and artifacts related to its history. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Stromness Lifeboat Station is located in the harbour town of Stromness, the second largest town of Mainland, Orkney, in the Isles of Orkney, Scotland. A lifeboat was first stationed at Stromness by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1867. The station currently operates a Severn-class All-weather lifeboat, 17-16 Violet, Dorothy and Kathleen (ON 1236), on station since 1998.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.8373, -1.7898
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Shipley
- Postcode
- BD18 3LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.saltairecollection.org
Sources
- osm: node/11142509104 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Saltaire (ON 286) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltaire Lion?
- Saltaire Lion is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD18 3LH), in the parish of Shipley.
- What is Saltaire Lion?
- Saltaire Lion — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saltaire Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD18 3LH.
- Is Saltaire Lion a protected site?
- Yes — Saltaire Lion is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Saltaire Lion free to visit?
- Yes, Saltaire Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saltaire Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD18 3LH.