The Broughton Rugby Union Football Club has proudly served the Salford community for over 150 years, now the volunteers are […]
Tag: History
Salford’s Working Class Movement Library granted £100k for Socialist group Big Flame history exhibit
Young activists in Salford will be able to learn about the revolutionary Big Flame organisation thanks to a £100k gift […]
“It’s the memories of the people that really matter” – Salford filmmaker documents the city’s changing landscape
Anthony Mulligan is a 36-year-old Salford born and bred filmmaker, and creator of the Daft Monkey Youtube channel. His videos […]
Salford Lads’ Club celebrates 120 years with its own special lager
The doorway of Salford Lads’ club is arguably the most iconic landmark in the city. Immortalized by the Smiths through […]
Campaigners’ anger over destruction of “heritage asset” on Salford canal
Campaigners are urging residents to back them in their mission to halt the demolition of a heritage asset on a […]
Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition
A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone. Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]
Volunteers from Irlam Rotary Club restore rare steam train to former glory
Volunteers from Irlam Rotary Club have completed the restoration of a rare steam train that once travelled the rails of […]
Salford’s lost horse racing course – Thunderous galloping, noisy chattering and the Queen’s first win
With Cheltenham underway this week, attention is thoroughly focused on the horse-racing, so we’ve been saddled with digging into the […]
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.
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.
New In Salford
Fundraising group running seven marathons in seven days
Greek restaurant in Eccles chosen by Luke Littler as a finalist for national award
Former England internationals to star in charity match for Salford Lads Club
Former BBC Director and Mercury Studios Executive appointed as CEO of MediaCity
MediaCity pledges £100k to new Salford Youth Zone
New In Sport
Salford City acquired by new ownership group led by David Beckham and Gary Neville
Salford dance academy crowned World Champions
Salford Red Devils Chief Executive Officer Chris Irwin resigns
Salford City team up with clinic for two-day skin cancer screening event
Swinton Lions return to winning ways against Crusaders
New in Lifestyle
LS Lowry’s Going to the Match comes to life at Salford Quays
Stories brought to life at the new immersive art experience at MediaCity
New Italian focaccia sandwich shop opens on Chapel Street
Lowry celebrates 25th anniversary and receives ‘birthday wishes’ from familiar faces
VNAM reveal new menu at Salford Quays Kargo MKT
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