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Image credit: The Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

Museum of Transport to celebrate 200 years of buses in Salford

Featured image credit: The Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester To celebrate 200 years of buses in Salford this month, The […]

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International Women’s Day: Salford’s Inspirational Women

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, here are three inspirational women that have come from Salford. There are many […]

The Working class men library,Salford

Salford’s Working Class Movement Library granted £100k for Socialist group Big Flame history exhibit

Young activists in Salford will be able to learn about the revolutionary Big Flame organisation thanks to a £100k gift […]

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Legendary Tony Wilson’s birthday: A look back on his life

Today, February 20, marks what would have been Salford born icon Tony Wilson’s 74th birthday. Wilson was born in Pendleton, […]

Image taken by Peter Whatley.

Historic mine shaft found beneath Walkden station

Featured image taken by Peter Whatley, Geograph. Works on Walkden railway station have now been delayed after a historic mine […]

New literary collection honours Salford's greatest playwrights

New literary collection honours Salford’s greatest playwrights

A new Salford Literary Collection has been made available for Salford residents to view for free online. The new collection […]