Modern Architecture in Salford Archives - Page 6 of 6

November 4, 2022November 7, 2022

Pubs, Brewers and the 1960s Slum Clearance in Salford

This week we have another guest post by Dr Deborah Woodman from the University of Salford. One of the cornerstones of northern working-class life was …

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October 28, 2022September 16, 2022

New Perceptions of Familiar Places

Please join us at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, 19th November 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. We are showcasing a video installation. New …

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October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

The Modern Backdrop presents two public talks:

Eve Blezard. An Estate of Mind: Resident memories of a community through timeJonny Smith. “We Cannot Cling to the Old Dreams Anymore”: Exploring Post-War Change in …

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October 21, 2022July 11, 2023

The Classic Slum?

Walter Greenwood was not the only writer whose work has almost immortalized the link between Salford and the image of the ‘slum’. Robert Roberts, born …

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October 7, 2022September 16, 2022

Requesting Photos of Salford (1950-1975)

Family photo send by Diane Lingard An important part of our research project is to collect memories and private photographs of the transition of Salford …

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October 7, 2022September 22, 2022