The city and metropolitan borough of Salford is situated in the west-central Greater Manchester on the western bank of the River Irwell. Salford was settled around 1360 by Flemish weavers, and it became a primary of English textile. Engineering and coal mining were also major contributors to the local economy. Salford became an important commercial port in 1894 with the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal, as Salford had the biggest docks along the Manchester Ship Canal.
Landmarks in the city of Salford are many, and they include the Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, which is commonly called simply Salford Cathedral. It is a Catholic cathedral which is the seat of the Bishop of Salford as well as the mother church of the Diocese of Salford. The cathedral was constructed from 1844 to 1848. It is the first cruciform, which is to say it is built in the shape of a cross, to be built in England since the Reformation.
St. Philip’s Church, an Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Manchester, is situated at Wilton Place, just off of Capel Street, in Salford. Sir Robert Smirke was the architect of the church which he later used for the design of St. Mary’s Church. It was built between 1822 and 1824 and consecrated in the name of St. Philip the Apostle on 21 September 1825.
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Provides details about this Salford hotel which has 48 rooms, its own bar, and health club. There are descriptions as well as some photographs of the various rooms. Contact information, including an automatic dialer to the toll-free telephone, is available, as are directions and am online booking feature.
https://www.castlefield-hotel.co.uk/
Consists of a timeline of the museum dating back to 1962 when an amateur astronomer founded the Astrological Society. It goes on to share news items pertinent to the Society and other astronomy enthusiasts, upcoming events, and a fairly hefty astronomical photo gallery. There is a contact page with a map and directions to the Salford Astronomical Society. http://www.salfordastro.org.uk/
https://www.salfordastro.org.uk/
The official website of the Salford City Council furnishes information about the site, which is the hub of municipal government in Salford. There is a section for those who wish to manage their payments and discounts either for single or multiple council tax accounts, change instalment plans, or register for e-billing. You will also find a section with information regarding individual Council members, the city mayor, and meetings, minutes, and agendas.
https://www.salford.gov.uk/
Focuses on the University of Salford with sections devoted to becoming a student, alumni, research, and careers available. There are numerous articles and pages dedicated to doctoral school which address training, case studies, and initiatives.
https://www.salford.ac.uk/
