Salford

Salford lies along the western bank of the River Irwell and includes the districts of Eccles, Swinton, Walkden and Pendlebury. The city spreads across an area with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones and former docklands along the waterfront.

The settlement received its town charter in 1230 and grew into a center of textile production and coal mining during the 18th century. Large cotton mills and engineering works developed here throughout the 19th century.

Artist L.S. Lowry captured the industrial landscape of this city in paintings now shown in a dedicated collection. Many of these works portray factory workers and smoking chimneys from the early 20th century.

The university sits in the city center and is easily reached by public transport. The waterfront area at Quays can be reached on foot or by tram from the main railway station.

The former docklands now house several television broadcasters and digital production companies in modern office buildings. This media complex has transformed the earlier industrial quarter into a workplace for thousands of people in creative industries.

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: December 15, 2025 06:24