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Review: Kersal photographer Shirley Baker’s new exhibition at the Working Class Movement Library

‘Capturing The Modern Backdrop: Shirley Baker Photographing Salford’ is a new exhibition featuring images of Salford at the Working-Class Movement Library.

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New display exhibiting 1960s/70s Salford photography at Working Class Movement Library

A new photography exhibition looking at the representation of Salford through the 1960s/70s is coming to the Working Class Movement Library. The […]

Actors performing in 'The BBC's First Homosexual' 
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Salford theatre hosts play based on long-lost BBC documentary on sexual identity

Long Lost BBC transcript forms basis for play about sexual identity which debuted at the New Adelphi theatre at the Univeristy of Salford.

Pieces at the "Exploring the Collection" exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Credit: Mel Cionco

Exploring the Collection – A true display of Salford history through the lens of influential artists

Three famous Salford artists feature in the latest “Exploring the Collection” exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. It experimental, […]

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. […]

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On this Day: Frederich Engels’ birthday and its celebration in Salford

Salford’s Working Class Movement Library is hosting a season of Engels themed events to celebrate the birthday and life of […]

“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 […]

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Worsley village lantern tours are back again this December

Worsley village and the Bridgewater Canal will be decorated with Christmas lights and lanterns this December with guided tours. The […]