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12 photographs that capture the true beauty of Saltaire, West Yorkshire

New Mill, Saltaire by Mark Davis <i>(Image: Archant)</i>

New Mill, Saltaire by Mark Davis (Image: Archant)

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This West Yorkshire model village became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 and is a popular spot for our local photographers

The Victorian model village is named after its founder Sir Titus Salt and the river upon which it stands.

The village was founded to house the workers of Salts Mill, which along with the United Reform Church is the most popular sbject for photographers.

Why don’t you upload your Saltaire photos to the reader photo gallery? We pick the best ones each month to go in the magazine

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