85-year-old Ronnie Critchlow said that spending his time at Salford Lads Club “was the best thing (he) ever did.” Ronnie […]
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New exhibition shows “fascinating” lives of Salford’s old working-class
A “fascinating” new photography exhibition will showcase working-class people in Salford and the houses they lived in between 1890 to […]
“We’re returning The New Oxford to its former glory” – Salford pub to be taken back to its Victorian roots
A 200-year-old pub in Salford is undergoing an impressive three week transformation to take it back to its Victorian roots. […]
Graham Nash on starting his musical road in Salford
Legendary singer songwriter Graham Nash has told the tale of his “musical road” in Salford at a time when “nobody […]
Ordsall Hall’s 16th century painting returns with new secrets uncovered
A 16th century painting has returned to Orsdall Hall after a recent restoration uncovered previous drafts of the piece. The […]
How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service
The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]
Historic pub becomes one of the few independent pubs in Salford
After a £1.4 million restoration, a Grade II listed pub in Salford has become one of the few independently run […]
Peel Park protected in new listing set to “preserve its rich heritage”
Peel Park has been recognised by Historic England for being one of the first free municipal public parks in a […]
“It’s the memories of the people that really matter” – Salford filmmaker documents the city’s changing landscape
Anthony Mulligan is a 36-year-old Salford born and bred filmmaker, and creator of the Daft Monkey Youtube channel. His videos […]
Salford Lads’ Club celebrates 120 years with its own special lager
The doorway of Salford Lads’ club is arguably the most iconic landmark in the city. Immortalized by the Smiths through […]
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