Tag: History

Barton Swing Aqueduct is just one of the Salford landmarks with a rich history. (Image is in the public domain.)

“People have no idea what’s on their doorstep” – Salford tour guide on the importance of local history and how lockdown has affected business

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A Salford tour guide has spoken about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on her business. Elizabeth Charnley, who runs […]

Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuges in 1890. Ardfern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

150 years of Together Trust in Salford caring for those in need

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Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuges in 1890. Ardfern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ‘Together Trust’ is celebrating 150 […]

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“That fight for equality is everyone’s fight” – Black to the Future poetry event celebrates Black History Month

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Salford-based poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted a three-part series of virtual events in October titled ‘Black to the Future’ to mark Black History Month.

"I've learnt a lot about old and new Salford" - photographer reveals changing face of city

“I’ve learnt a lot about old and new Salford” – photographer reveals changing face of city

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A photographer is aiming to use his images of the ‘new’ Salford to change how people see the city. Antony […]

"The ground was covered with dead in the morning" - Gallipoli Association holds Northern conference

“The ground was covered with dead in the morning” – Gallipoli Association holds Northern conference

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“We had a good deal of shelling all day. The Border Regt in reserve. An attack began shortly after 10pm […]

Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst (women's rights movement), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, protesting the English policy in India. Trafalgar Square, London, England, [1907-1914]. Image Credit: Spaarnestad Photo, via Nationaal Archief

Salford Suffragette Commemorated for International Women’s Day

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Salford Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst (women’s rights movement), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, protesting the English policy in India. Trafalgar Square, London, […]

Singing for Salford: one teens' bid to tune in to our Cities history

Singing for Salford: one teens’ bid to tune in to our Cities history

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An aspiring singer-songwriter from Pendleton is making his mark on the Salford music scene. Jace Campbell, 16, has released a […]

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Worsley history and wildlife walks encourage exercise and educate on heritage and nature

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The Landscape History & Wildlife Walk in Worsley helps people to become more active by encouraging them to participate in […]

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