Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley became the latest person to add their name to Salford’s centenary celebration book at an art exhibition in the city.
The book is on display inside Salford Museum and Art Gallery, where a collection of banners created by two talented artists, Broughton residents and community centre members have been hung to mark the start of the city’s centenary celebrations.
Created by local creative organisation Art with Heart, the book pays homage to the old corporation buses of Salford, fusing bottle green with a gold coat of arms.
Throughout 2025, the book travelled across all 8 neighbourhoods of Salford for local residents to sign. The book travelled to schools, food banks, community centres, libraries, museums, festivals and fairs.
Catherine said: “Salford is an integral artery in the beating heart of Manchester.
“The community of Salford are fiercely loyal, relentless in work ethic and wear their huge, cobbled hearts on their sleeves. I am so proud to be a working class Salfordian.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without this Salford family. I will always show up for this place.
“It’s my blood, my drive, my spirit. I’ll always be grateful for the love, support, the struggles- it’s all been part of my journey. Salford is my route home.”
Sarah Leung works as an independent casting director across film, television, theatre, and musical theatre, casting actors for a wide range of productions.
She was delighted to have added her name to the list of signatories and said:
“Being from Salford fills me with pride because there’s a strength and honesty in the people here that you don’t find just anywhere. It’s a place that shapes you with resilience and a strong sense of community.
“No matter where I go, Salford will always feel like home. It’s a city with real heart, and that’s something I’ll always carry with me.”
This project been facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, The Booth Charities and The Radcliffe Trust and received funding from Salford CVS and Salford Council.
Art with Heart’s Salford Voices Exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery is free and drop-in – running from Saturday 21st February to Sunday 10 May 2026.
