Four generations of the Salt family gathered in a building constructed by their ancestor to mark a festival celebrating Sir Titus Salt.

Relatives travelled from Australia and France for the reunion, part of the Saltaire Festival commemorating the bi-centenary of his birth. In total 22 members of the family were there, the oldest aged 85 and the youngest eight months.

It marked the final weekend of the festival, which has included a beer competition, Continental street market, British Waterways canal festival, gala and Victorian picnic.

Denys Salt opened the Saltaire Studies Day School, entitled Saltaire and its Founder, in Shipley College's Exhibition Building - which was constructed by his grandfather Titus Salt Junior.

The 85-year-old said 14 direct descendants of Sir Titus were at the get-together, with some of the younger family members not having met before. He said they had enjoyed a packed day in the village, including attending a ceremony to rededicate the restored bells at Saltaire United Reformed Church.

Mr Salt, who lives in London, said the last time there had been a family reunion in Saltaire was at the opening of the refurbished exhibition building in 1996.

"But we have never had 22 members of the family together at one time," he said.

Mr Salt said he was thrilled with the festival honouring his great-grandfather. "What's been impressive is the relaxed atmosphere and everybody has really enjoyed themselves, from the serious study day to the beer festival. There was something for everybody."

Dan Salt, Sir Titus's great great grandson, said he was pleased so many family members had come along.

His interest in his roots was instilled in him by his mother, who was active in promoting Saltaire, and now he has passed that passion on to his two daughters.

"One of my daughter's parents-in-law have come to the reunion and they are fascinated by the whole thing."

Mr Salt, who lives in Powys, Wales, said the reunion had also given the younger generation of the family the chance to learn more about their history.

"I think they will be asking a lot of questions and wanting to find out a bit more," said Mr Salt, who will inherit the title of 8th Baronet of the family. The group finished their visit with a family party.