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Salford,
the city of Salford, lying
just across the River Irwell, is much older than its more
famous neighbour.
In 1974 Salford became one of
the ten boroughs of Great Manchester but its inhabitants strongly
object to being called 'Mancunians'. Salford was granted
a charter by the Earl of Chester in 1230 making it a free
borough.
In 1399 the manor of Salford
was inherited by Henry Bolingbroke (later Henry IV) and after
this time the land came directly under the Crown as part of
the Duchy of Lancaster. Her Majesty the Queen still
holds the title Duke of Lancaster and Lord of the Manor of
Salford.
Until the early 18th century
Salford was largely rural but by 1750 a huge concentration
of spinning, weaving, bleaching and dyeing factories began
taking over the fields.
Transport was improved by the
end of the 18th century with the completion of the the Bridgewater
Canal from Worsley and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The
River Irwell was also made naviagable as far as Liverpool.
In the 19th century the population
of Salford rose dramatically. This was reflected in
the construction of vast areas of poor-quality housing, resulting
in overcrowding and serious social problems.
The construction of the Manchester
Ship Canal and the docks at Salford meant that the city became
the meeting point for all the major routes. The city
received raw materials for the whole north west of England
and was the main distribution point for goods being shipped
out. However, by the 1950s the textile industry had
been devastated by foreign imports and much of the area became
an industrial wasteland.
The squalour and poverty of Salford
was immortalised by the celebrated local artist LS Lowry.
Since the 1960s Salford has been
part of one of the largest regeneration projects in the country
and has now been transformed beyond recognition.
Many acres of abandoned docks
have been redeveloped as the Salford Quays project - Greater
Manchester's Waterfront This attractive waterside area
now boasts shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and new cultural
developments such as the famous Lowry art gallery, connected
to the Imperial War Museum (North) on the Trafford side by
the spectacular Lowry Lifting Footbridge.
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Location
Map of Salford |
What
To See -
Salford Tourist Attractions
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 The
Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays
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set in a waterside location at the
heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays, is a stunning new landmark
in the North-West. Opened in 2000, the glass and stainless steel
building was designed by Michael Wilford to reflect the landscape
and flourishing waterways. Flanked on two sides by the Manchester
Ship Canal and on the third side overlooks a plaza. 1610 square
meters of gallery space and two venues for the performing arts. One
of the most exciting art galleries in Britain, this shows the
works of LS Lowry (1887 - 1976) alongside contemporary exhibitions. The
LS Lowry Collection now has around 350 works by the Salford
artist including paintings and drawings across his artistic
career. Cafés, bars and a restaurant with waterside views and
quayside terraces overlook the Manchester Ship Canal. Circular
wraparound walkways go around the building complex. Opposite
The Lowry is the Imperial War Museum North, connected by the
spectacular Lowry Lifting Footbridge.
Galleries open: Sun- Fri: 11:00-17:00, Sat: 10:00-17:.00
Box Office: 0161 876 2000 |
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Lyric
Theatre and Quays Theatre,
Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ |
as well
as the art gallery, this building houses two venues . The Lyric
Theatre has the largest proscenium stage outside London and
presents a full range of drama, opera, dance, musicals, children's
shows, pop, rock and jazz concerts and comedy. The adaptable
Quays Theatre, with seating in a courtyard form, stages smaller-scale
theatre, dance and concert performances. An open ramped route
connects the theatres and gallery spaces, and the plaza in front
of the Lowry provides opportunities for outdoor entertainment.
Tel: Box Office 0870 787 5780 |
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Lifting
Footbridge, Salford Quays |
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a remarkable new footbridge, spanning
the Manchester Ship Canal, was designed by W Middleton of Parkman
Limited. The 92 m single span bridge was opened in 2000 to
provide pedestrian and cycle access from the Salford Quays,
beside the Lowry, to the Trafford Wharfside, home of the Imperial
War Museum North and Manchester United FC. Four tubular steel
towers enable the road deck to be winched 23 m above the canal
waterline to permit access for pedestrians and cyclists while
maintaining shipping traffic. The lifting mechanism is exposed
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Salford
Museum and Art Gallery, Peel
Park, The Crescent, Salford
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has a central attraction - Lark
Hill Place. This authentically restored cobbled street from
the end of the 19th century has over a dozen shops, a blacksmith's
forge, workers' cottages, a Victorian parlour and the Blue Lion
Pub all giving an insight into life in old Salford. The sounds
of children playing and horse-drawn vehicles passing by add
to the scene. Art Gallery has 19th century paintings, including
world-famous pieces by John Charles Dollman and Edward Henry
Fahey, marble statues from the past 200 years and delicate Japanese
ivory carvings.The gallery shows the work of young British artists
and international culture. The modern works are displayed in
one of the most celebrated temporary exhibition spaces in Europe.
The large collection of works by local Salford artist LS Lowry
(1887 - 1976) has been transferred to The Lowry, a purpose-built
gallery over at Salford Quays.
Open: Mon-Fri, 10:00-16:45, Sat and Sun, 13:00-17:00
Tel: 0161 736 2649
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Ordsall
Hall Museum,
Taylorson Street, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3AN
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in central
Salford, one of the finest black and white timber-framed
buildings in the region. Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators
are said to have met here to plan the overthrow of King James
I in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The ground floor of the
manor house, dating back over 820 years, is laid out in the
style of 17th century. Rooms include the Great Hall, Star
Chamber (as the ceiling is covered in stars) and Tudor Kitchen.
Two upstairs rooms are a museum illustrating the building
of the Hall and 4,000 years of Salford history. Victorian
rooms including a schoolroom, nursery, kitchen and laundry.
Outside are period activities, including archery. The Hall
is reputedly haunted by several ghosts including 'The White
Lady'.
Open: Mon-Fri: 10:00-16:00, Sun 13:00-16:00 (closed Sat plus
Good Fri, Easter Sun, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's
Day).Tel: 0161 872 0251
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Irwell
Sculpture Trail |
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Salford Quays to Bacup, follows
the footpaths of the Irwell Valley Way from the Salford Quays
to the Rossendale Valley and up into the Pennine moors above
Bacup. Over 50 regional, national and international artists
represented along 30 miles of trail - the largest public art
scheme in the UK.Tel: 0161 253 5111 |
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Peel
Park,
The Crescent, Salford |
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was one
of three Manchester parks to be opened in 1846 andnamed after
Sir Robert Peel (founder of the modern police force), who contributedhis
own money towards its creation. When opened it stood beside
Victorian slums but these have now gone and in their place stands
Salford University. The park provides a green space for students
as well as visitors. Marie Curie Field of Hope, flower beds,
part of the Irwell Valley Sculpture Trail, football pitches
and a well-designed play area. |
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Blackleach
Country Park,
Hill Top Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden, Salford |
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half a
mile north of Walkden town centre the 100 acre (50 hectare)
Park is Salford's first official nature reserve. Set round a
reservoir and created on the derelict site of the Magenta Dye
Works. Bird sanctuary and nature walk, facilities for cycling,
fishing and orienteering, picnics.Visitor Centre open most days.Open:
every day Tel: 0161 790 7746 |
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Clifton
Country Park and Wet Earth Colliery, Clifton
House Road, Salford |
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80 acre
( 60 hectare) park in the Croal Irwell Valley, a few miles from
the Salford centre. The park has the remains of the Wet Earth
Colliery, one of the first deep mines to be sunk in the valley. Established
in 1740, the colliery got its name because of the underground
floodwater encountered here, which led to a uniquely powered
hydraulic pumping system, designed by the engineer James Brindley. The
mine closed in 1928. Woodlands, open grasslands, ponds and a
lake. Activities include fishing, walking and orienteering.
Home to the Clifton House Farm and its famous shire horses. Visitor
Centre. Open: every day Tel: 0161 793 4219 |
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Where
To Stay in Salford
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Townbury House 11 Blackfriar Street Salford M3 5AL
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Around
The Salford Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Manchester (2.02 miles) Trafford Park (2.10 miles) Bury (7.24 miles) Altrincham (7.40 miles) Stockport (7.60 miles) Ashton-under-Lyne (8.12 miles) Oldham (8.15 miles) Bolton (8.55 miles) Rochdale (10.58 miles) Wilmslow (11.36 miles) Alderley Edge (13.08 miles) |
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