Roberts Park opening
Hundreds of children in their Victorian Sunday best welcomed distinguished guests to a re-enactment of the original opening of a Saltaire park. More than 600 pupils at Saltaire’s primary schools held the biggest celebration Roberts Park, or Saltaire Park as it was known, has seen since it opened in 1871. Youngsters at Saltaire Primary, Wycliffe CE and St Walburga’s schools entertained the crowds and greeted a VIP party including members of the Salt family. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford, Councillor Peter Hill and his wife Gillian, joined in the schools celebration event Here is a selection of pictures taken at the event.
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