Salford, Metropolitan city in Greater Manchester, England
Salford extends along the western bank of the River Irwell, incorporating districts of Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, and Pendlebury within its boundaries.
The settlement received its town charter in 1230 and grew into an industrial center during the 18th century with textile manufacturing and coal mining operations.
The Lowry centre at Salford Quays presents theatrical performances and maintains an extensive collection of paintings by artist L.S. Lowry.
The University of Salford educates 19,000 students across multiple disciplines, with substantial focus on engineering and technology programs.
MediaCityUK at Salford Quays houses major broadcasting corporations and digital companies, transforming former docklands into a media production center.
Location: Salford
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Shares border with: Swinton, Culcheth and Glazebury
Website: http://salford.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.48775,-2.28919
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Broughton Suspension Bridge
1.6 km
Salford Lads Club
1.6 km
Buile Hill Park
1.5 km
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
1.2 km
Working Class Movement Library
1.1 km
Weaste Cemetery
1.5 km
Peel Building
1.1 km
St Thomas' Church, Pendleton
537 m
St Luke's Church, Salford
990 m
The Tree of Knowledge
1.2 km
Pendleton Co-operative Industrial Society Buildings
684 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
1.2 km
St Paul's Church
323 m
Maypole Public House
662 m
19, 20 And 21, The Crescent
1.6 km
Coach & Horses Public House, 350 Eccles New Road, Salford
1.2 km
Brotherton Memorial In Weaste Cemetery
1.5 km
1, Massey Street
1.6 km
Statue of Prince Albert
1.2 km
22-34, The Crescent
1.5 km
Three Totem Sculptures In Front Courtyard Of The Allerton Building On Salford University Campus
668 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent To Albion Place
1.2 km
2, 4 And 6, Acton Square
1.1 km
Monument To Oliver Heywood
834 m
War Memorial in Albion Place
1.2 km
1, Hulme Place
1.5 km
Gazebo To East Of Peel Building
1.2 km
Joule House
1.2 kmReviews
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