History

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

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

The old fencing around Agecroft Chapel. Image credit: Eva Shana

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

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

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

Barry and Theresa Emberton. Image used with permission by Theresa Emberton

Meet the couple who identified 500 Pendleton WWI soldiers

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

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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Local and Community History Month 2022: Historic Buildings in Salford

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

Victorian Christmas Tree in Lark Hill Place - Taken by Annie Dixon

“They can experience everything so visually” – Salford Museum is offering a free Christmas event

Salford museum has opened its doors to present ‘A Christmas Visit’, as a welcome back after a year of restrictions. The […]