A vintage bus and church tours are among the new exhibits at this year’s Salford Histories Festival. Organisers say the […]
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Peterloo, working in a cotton mill and selling books: 19th Century memoirs finally published after 160 years
The memoirs of a 19th century Salford-born bookseller, James Weatherley, will feature in a new book to highlight the working-class experience during […]
“A real flavour of the building’s dramatic history” – Ordsall Hall to host lecture series about its rich history
Ordsall Hall, Salford is hosting a lecture series about the famous landmark’s rich gothic history. The lecture will be live on Zoom.
“That game changed the whole history of football in Spain” – The day a Salford priest scored five goals against Real Madrid 114 years ago
It has been 114 years to the day since a Salford priest scored five goals against Real Madrid in a […]
Islington Mill showcasing their fascinating heritage on their virtual opening day
The Salford creative space, Islington Mill, is opening with a free public screening of the rich heritage of the building […]
“You only have to scratch the surface and there’s an awful lot of history in Salford”-Museum of Transport Greater Manchester plan a 100 year celebration for Salford buses
The Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is currently working on a project that will refurbish the engine of a 1939 […]
“It felt like something to celebrate” – 100 year anniversary shirt part of Eccles Rugby Club fundraising campaign
Eccles Rugby Club is launching a limited edition heritage shirt as part of their fundraising efforts which will see them […]
The Working Class Movement Library’s Invisible Histories series returns
The Working Class Movement Library is hosting a series of free online talks throughout February and March, covering a variety […]
“I’ve had some fabulous times here”- Salboy restores Castle Irwell’s Racecourse Turnstile building as part of 500-home urban village
Image credit: Salboy Property development company Salboy has restored a Salford landmark as part of its 500-home urban village. The […]
“George was quite wealthy but ended up giving it all away” – incredible story of George Langworthy – ’The Salford Saint’ – told in new book
An author says he was inspired to write a book about a man dubbed the ‘Salford Saint’ after hearing his story while holidaying in the Costa Del Sol.
New In Salford
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