Who was Pollie Toothill?

Pollie was a dress-maker from Bradford Moor. She met Sylvester Toothill, a Saltaire accountant, and like a true social climber fell in love with him after she saw where he lived.

They lived in his grace and favour apartment in the Saltaire Club and Institute - now the Victoria Hall.

There was a scandal and Sylvester disappeared for a while. Pollie stood by him, but now the modern Pollie will confide!!

Pollie rests in peace now but her memory is alive. Let Joanne show you round Saltaire: the Saltaire of Pollie Toothill, dressmaker and social climber.

Gift vouchers are now available!

For Christmas, Tours after Dark

taking in Advent windows en route in December

Tour dates soon or please get in touch for bespoke tours and talks

Saltaire Tours with Pollie Toothill

Booking 07968 095132 or use this form

Daylight tours: First weekend of each month

Per person £8.00 and there is a discount for accompanied u16's

Joanne in character as

Pollie Toothill

I take on the persona of Pollie to meet visitors to Saltaire. I invite guests to travel back in time, to meet my friends and neighbours and to take a tour of Saltaire village's amenities and its famous houses.

Pollie shares the pressures of living in a crowded place where the landlord - also the village's main employer - strictly regulates daily life. She also has the village gossip and can explain what those little holes in the house walls are for.

Importantly, Pollie can help you decide for yourself: is Sir Titus Salt a social visionary or just another despotic Victorian mill owner?