“Even really senior gatekeepers can feel that it’s not easy being a person of colour” – Salford portrait exhibition weighs on continuous workplace discrimination

By Mel Cionco 18th October 2022 Art, History, News, Pendleton, Politics 0 comments

A Black History Month exhibition in Salford Museum and Art Gallery has helped to showcase continuous workplace discrimination minorities in […]

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“It’s important to offer a diverse range of stock” – Salford libraries introduce displays to celebrate Black History Month

By EmeliaMountford 11th October 2022 History 0 comments

Libraries across Salford are celebrating Black History Month with displays highlighting key people in history and current influential figures.

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“We all want to work together to give back to the community” – saving Salford’s Gothic Chapel

By Eva Shana 28th September 2022 History 0 comments

Built in 1903, the Gothic chapel at Agecroft Cemetery was constructed as the centrepiece of the graveyard. However, due to a lack of […]

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“I can’t imagine Salford without the canal” – The history of Bridgewater Canal

By Danica Perrin 27th September 2022 History, Worsley 2 comments

Opened on July 17th 1761, the Bridgewater Canal has cemented itself in history as a model for all canals built […]

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Meet the couple who identified 500 Pendleton WWI soldiers

By Simone Harrison 23rd September 2022 History, Pendleton 1 comment

A couple from Pendleton have successfully identified over 500 Pendleton soldiers from World War I. Barry and Theresa Emberton embarked […]

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Ex-Salford student’s legendary Drum and Bass night to return after 20 years

By Simone Harrison 21st September 2022 History, Music 0 comments

Squiggle Dee Mash is set to return to Deansgate Locks after its infamous 1998-2002 reign. The event, at Bee House, […]

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Monday Memories: New Worsley Hall

By Simone Harrison 20th September 2022 History, Worsley 0 comments

Let’s take a look back at one of Worsley’s forgotten regal residences, through archival collections from Salford University and Peel […]

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Salford Mourns Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

By Simone Harrison 9th September 2022 Breaking News, History 0 comments

The City of Salford has come together to mourn yesterday’s loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday […]

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Local and Community History Month 2022: Historic Buildings in Salford

By Natasha Formby 12th May 2022 Community, History, News 0 comments

May in the UK celebrates Local and Community History month, the Historical Association encourages everyone to research their local history. […]

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Ex-Salford University student set to give talk on life after Army service

By AB 22nd March 2022 Culture, History, News 0 comments

A former Salford University student, James Paul Watson, will be giving a talk about his life during and after service […]

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