People can travel back in time and access a unique collection of artefacts which have documented life in Saltaire over the last 158 years.

From Monday Shipley College will open its doors to the public for its annual exhibition of the Saltaire Archive.

Visitors will have the chance to explore the display which focuses on the past and present development of the World Heritage Site.

This year the archive will introduce the latest addition to the collection – the diary of a former village resident which dates back more than 110 years.

Shipley College principal Nav Chohan said: “We are once again delighted to be able to welcome the public to Shipley College as they discover the real history of Saltaire village “The Saltaire Archive offers a truly fascinating insight into village life over the past 158 years.

“Every year there is always something new to see as people regularly donate new materials to the collection in order to keep them in the village, so it really is constantly growing.”

This year’s new addition focuses on John Unwin, who lived in Fanny Street and meticulously recorded the events of each day, so visitors can now find out what life was like in 1897. There is also a family tree and a photograph to accompany the diary.

Visitors will also be able to learn about life working at Salts Mill as well as community life, education and leisure activities, through books, maps, plans and illustrations which have been donated – including pieces from a dinner service made for the Salts Mill opening in 1853.

The Saltaire Archive will be on display from Monday to Friday, August 12, between 10am and 3pm each day, in the Salt Building of Shipley College, in Victoria Road, Saltaire. Admission is £1 and refreshments will be available.