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Ordsall Park

“It’s changing so fast and lots of people want to hear from those who have the memories”: Meet the man working to capture the unheard memories of Ordsall

A musical event dedicated to exploring the unheard stories of the Ordsall community is coming to the area. Taking place […]

Inside Salford's long lost pubs that YOU want to see return

Inside Salford’s long lost pubs that YOU want to see return

Earlier this week, we revisited some of the lost Salford pubs our readers said  they’d like to see return. Now, […]

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Acts you don’t want to miss in Salford this Greater Manchester Fringe

From techno bingo to binmen-turned-drag stars Salford has much to offer in the way of eclectic acts this Greater Manchester […]

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Salford in the 50s/60s: Exclusive reminiscence session at Swinton library

An exclusive session looking at Salford sports in the 1950s-60s has been organised at Swinton Library. The reminiscence session is […]

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Salford’s Stations: How Irlams o’ th’ Height women helped win the war

In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the history surrounding Salford’s past and present railway stations and their […]

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Three free events on Salford history come to Swinton library

A series of free events exploring Salford’s rich history, including a visit from Queen Victoria, are set to come to […]

Greig Burgoyne at his exhibition at The Lowry Image taken by Rais Esat (myself)

A new absurd exhibition at The Lowry “invigorates inspiration” from Salford’s most pivotal artworks

Inspired by the work of LS Lowry, a Scottish artist has launched an exhibition of newly commissioned work at The Lowry. […]

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Salford dementia charity launches reminiscence pod with help of Coronation Street actress

A Salford-based dementia charity has launched a new ‘reminiscence pod’ with the help of a former Coronation Street actress. ‘Dancing […]

SELNEC plans for Salford in 1962.  Image: Manchester City Council under Creative Commons license.

A road to the past: Salford’s unbuilt motorway that would have destroyed landmarks and neighbourhoods

Many drivers in Salford today use the M602, however, plans from the 1960s could have made Salford look very different to how it does today.

New scanners and reading area unveiled after two month refurbishment at Local History Library

New scanners and reading area unveiled after two month refurbishment at Local History Library

Salford Museum’s Local History Library has unveiled a fresh coat of paint, photo scanners and a reading area after a […]