Salford
Sign in to saveSalford ( ) is a city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former town hall, Salford Cathedral, Salford Lads' Club and St Philip's Church. In 2021 it had a population of 129,794. The demonym for people from Salford is Salfordian.
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Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, located on the western bank of the River Irwell just across from Manchester city centre, with notable landmarks including Salford Cathedral and the historic Salford Lads' Club. With a population of nearly 130,000 as of 2021, it is an established urban centre in the greater Manchester area.
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Place details
- Locality
- Salford
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 129,794
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- History
- Toponymy
- Early history
- Middle Ages
- Early Modern period
- Industrial Revolution
- Inventions
- Post-industrial decline
- Regeneration
- Governance
- Parliamentary representation
- Geography
- City centre
- Demography
- Landmarks
- Transport
- Education
- University and museum
- Schools and colleges
- Religion
- Sports
- Culture
- Public services
- Notable people
- See also
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Salford ( ) is a city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former town hall, Salford Cathedral, Salford Lads' Club and St Philip's Church. In 2021 it had a population of 129,794. The demonym for people from Salford is Salfordian.
Salford is the main settlement of the wider City of Salford metropolitan borough, which incorporates Eccles, Pendlebury, Swinton and Walkden.