History

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. […]

“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 […]

Photo by Jessica Beer

“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. […]