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Actors performing in 'The BBC's First Homosexual' 
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Salford theatre hosts play based on long-lost BBC documentary on sexual identity

Long Lost BBC transcript forms basis for play about sexual identity which debuted at the New Adelphi theatre at the Univeristy of Salford.

Pieces at the "Exploring the Collection" exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Credit: Mel Cionco

Exploring the Collection – A true display of Salford history through the lens of influential artists

Three famous Salford artists feature in the latest “Exploring the Collection” exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. It experimental, […]

Anthony Mulligan creating content about Salford's history. (IMG Credit: Anthony Mulligan)

“The landmark buildings should be saved” – Keeping Salford’s forgotten history alive through YouTube

A Salford resident has been creating YouTube videos covering the forgotten history of the city and providing nostalgia for viewers. […]

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On this Day: Frederich Engels’ birthday and its celebration in Salford

Salford’s Working Class Movement Library is hosting a season of Engels themed events to celebrate the birthday and life of […]

“I think working people now are really struggling": Working Class Movement Library holds printmaking workshop

“I think working people now are really struggling”: Working Class Movement Library holds printmaking workshop

As part of their ‘Engels Week’ celebrations, the Working Class Movement Library (WCML) has held a printmaking workshops for working […]

'Going to the Match' being rehung by The Lowry's staff

‘Going to the Match’ painting rehung at The Lowry as it returns to Salford this week

LS Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting was rehung in Salford yesterday (24th November) and unveiled to the community the following […]

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Worsley village lantern tours are back again this December

Worsley village and the Bridgewater Canal will be decorated with Christmas lights and lanterns this December with guided tours. The […]

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“It’s wonderful to have it back”: Lowry Curator shares excitement ahead of Thursday’s return of ‘Going to the Match’ painting

The Lowrys’ Director of Visual Arts, Michael Simpson and his small team are responsible for trying to keep the work of artist L.S. Lowry on display at the Lowry theatre and art gallery in Salford.

According to Mr Simpson, “The Lowry collection belongs to the people of Salford.”

Mr Simpson is very passionate about his work and appreciates L.S. Lowry for his unconventional artistic style.

"It is so important to connect such an important part of our history with the younger generation" - Salford tattoo shop commemorates fallen soldiers with a Remembrance Day offer

“It is so important to connect such an important part of our history with the younger generation” – Salford tattoo shop commemorates fallen soldiers with a Remembrance Day offer

A Salford based tattoo shop, chose to commemorate war soldiers for Remembrance Day in an extremely unique and special way. […]