Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming the norm since an increased awareness of climate change and the meat industry. But did you know that Salford has […]
Tag: History
“A single item from someone’s past can bring back a lifetime of memories” – How the Mobile Museum of Memorabilia uses pieces of history to help dementia patients
“One day, I went to an antiques fair and there was one lady with her mother, who lived in a […]
“She knew they were watching her whilst thinking of their own sweethearts” – The diaries of a teenage girl living through World War Two in Salford
Fiona Heakin found her Mum’s old diaries from living in Salford during the Second World War, and has turned them into a book. […]
“It feels like these black figures are invisible” – Salford’s lack of BAME blue plaques
Image credit: Nick Harrison via Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ A Salford Now investigation has found that none of Salford’s […]
“I started at 10 years old…now I’m 72 and I’m still playing!” – Salford Red Devils exhibition opens at Ordsall Hall
A two-month pop up Salford Red Devils exhibition has opened at Ordsall Hall. The Salford Red Devils exhibition has a […]
“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” – Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events
A vintage bus and church tours are among the new exhibits at this year’s Salford Histories Festival. Organisers say the […]
Peterloo, working in a cotton mill and selling books: 19th Century memoirs finally published after 160 years
The memoirs of a 19th century Salford-born bookseller, James Weatherley, will feature in a new book to highlight the working-class experience during […]
“A real flavour of the building’s dramatic history” – Ordsall Hall to host lecture series about its rich history
Ordsall Hall, Salford is hosting a lecture series about the famous landmark’s rich gothic history. The lecture will be live on Zoom.
“That game changed the whole history of football in Spain” – The day a Salford priest scored five goals against Real Madrid 114 years ago
It has been 114 years to the day since a Salford priest scored five goals against Real Madrid in a […]
Islington Mill showcasing their fascinating heritage on their virtual opening day
The Salford creative space, Islington Mill, is opening with a free public screening of the rich heritage of the building […]
New In Salford
Major £10m investment made to improve Salford Central in 2025
University of Salford partnership helps more than double success for local 16 year olds
Salford commits £1.6 million to support children with food over the school holidays
Fake £50 notes are circulating in the area
Salford-based property developer donates £100,000 to Salford Youth Zone
New In Sport
Stockton scores two as Salford City cruise past Notts County
Signed Salford Red Devils shirt in silent auction for pre-school fundraiser
Salford City prepare for early kick off fixture against Notts County
Salford City Roosters donated new facility to enhance youth development
University of Salford to be on the front shirt of Salford Red Devils shirts for 2025 campaign
New in Entertainment
Hollywood film star to play Gareth Southgate in the return of Dear England at the Lowry
Far From The Norm’s Until We Sleep to come to the Lowry in 2025
Multi award-winning musical Chicago to head to the Lowry in 2025
Free waterfront light display extended at MediaCity
Review – MediaCity’s new and exciting coffee and deli hotspot
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