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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 […]

Ordsall Hall. Picture credit: Lucy Fieldhouse.

What items that represent Salford would you put in a time capsule to be opened in 50 years?

To celebrate Ordsall Hall’s 50th year as a working museum, staff at the centre are creating a time capsule which […]

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Lord Mayor’s visit to Broughton Care Village links to 106-year-old opening

A visit from the Lord Mayor of Manchester has provided Broughton Care village with a historic link to its opening […]