John (Jack) Forshaw, born in 1880, was a Trade unionist, socialist, shop steward and forgotten martyr of the 1926 General […]
Tag: salford history
Grade II listed Salford Town Hall celebrates 200 years
August 2025 will mark two hundred years since the foundational stone of the former Salford Magistrates Court was laid by […]
Step back in time with historical Sunday tours at Ordsall Hall
Nestled in the heart of Salford, the historic Ordsall Hall offers a chance to uncover centuries of local history through […]
New high-tech immersive Salford music heritage trail is big hit
A new augmented reality (AR) trail has been developed to showcase Salford’s iconic music history. Through the Echo Salford app […]
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 […]
Salford’s forgotten past: Agecroft and Clifton collieries
Not long ago, Salford was a vital part of the Manchester Coalfield, with a collection of coal pits including the […]
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 […]
“If you’ve got the funds go and buy it”- The £11,995 model being sold to commemorate Salford’s history
A statue of a horse bearing a small part of Salford history has become available to buy with proceeds going […]
Will this be the year? A look at the last decade of Salford City in the FA Cup ahead of their next campaign
Salford City will be starting their 2021/22 FA Cup campaign on Monday as they travel to Dagenham & Redbridge live […]
“We’ve brought him home in spirit” – a moving mural appears in the car park of Salford’s St Clements Church
A moving mural has appeared on the wall of a St Clements Church in Salford ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday, as a commemoration to a young soldier who lost his life in the First World War.
New In Salford
Salford MP writes to Attorney General urging review of Paul Quinn rape sentence
Paedophile Salford teacher jailed for 15 years for historical sex offences against pupil
Salford politicians back campaign for walk-in health centre amid calls for pilot scheme
Fire-hit Broughton community centre celebrates reopening with family fun day
Innocent man who served 17 years “insulted” as real rapist could be out in 14
New In Sport
Swinton Lions slip to late 24-22 defeat against Halifax Panthers
“They see the value of amateur clubs” – Salford RLFC programme wins praise from local sides
Breaking: Salford City sack boss Karl Robinson after play-off final defeat
Salford student wins USA football scholarship
Free taster session announced as Tag Rugby participation booms in Salford
New in Lifestyle
“It’s the Hacienda of my generation” – memories of Salford’s White Hotel club
Salford bids farewell to the White Hotel
Gentleman Jack ballet to grace the Salford stage this June
Weaste Pride reveals theme as festival returns to Salford this summer
Salford Crescent Old Police Station given colourful centenary makeover
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