Sharing Salford s fantastic story. Issue No 42 Winter 2017

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1 Sharing Salford s fantastic story Issue No 42 Winter 2017 Join us as we remember Salford s past Walkden and Swinton Heritage Trails, Salford Corporation Roll of Honour, Salford & Cheetham Hill in Focus and much more. 3.00

2 CONTENTS Pages 3 Lark Hill Place 1918 and Review of Salford Histories Festival Pages 4 & 5 Walking the Swinton Heritage Trail by Paul Sherlock Page 6 & 7 The Truth of the Tryst? by Danny Morrell Page 7 A sojourn in Salford By Bill Greenwood Pages 8 & 9 Salford Corporation Roll of Honour by Nick Thompson Page 9 Christmas Quiz by Don Rainger Pages 10 & 11 Willows Memories by John Blackburn, Salford Reds Foundation Page 11 Book Review: David George reviews The early Railways of Manchester Pages 12 & 13 Collections Corner. Peter Turner on recent Museum acquisitions Pages 14 & 15 Walkden Heritage Trail by Mike Corless Pages 16 & 17 Salford & Cheetham Hill in Focus By Lawrence Cassidy Page 17 Quiz Answers Pages 18 & 19 LifeTimes Link at Eccles Library Pages 20 & 21 Review of the Frank Mullineux Award by Don Rainger Pages 22 & 23 Buile Hill Mansion and Park by Dr. Diane Duffy & The Friends of Buile Hill Park Pages 24 & 25 Link Listings: Find out what is coming up at SMAG and Ordsall Hall Page 26 Mystery Pix Page 27 Local History round up Page 28 Contacts EDITORIAL Welcome to the Winter edition of LifeTimes Link. Salford s only history and heritage magazine is once more packed to bursting with interesting articles, book reviews, news of future meetings and events around the City and a seasonal quiz. Since the last edition much has happened in our areas of interest and we are keeping you up to date with Salford s literary award together with news of developments and exhibitions at Salford Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) and Ordsall Hall. Parts of Salford are still being dug up, restored, photographed and otherwise recorded and we identify some of these activities here. Our subscription list and counter sales have remained stubbornly static recently, sufficient for us to break even but not enough to overwhelm our Treasurer. Remember that we now have no financial underpinning from Salford Council and, whilst production costs are trimmed to an absolute minimum, we do need to maintain a steady income. So, if you have not yet taken out a subscription please think about doing so and, particularly at this time of year, consider a Gift Subscription for a family member or friend. LifeTimes Link may now be bought not only at the giftshops at SMAG and Ordsall Hall but also at all Salford libraries. We have thought long and hard at committee meetings about many matters and one decision has been made which will not change the format or content of the magazine in any way but will, we hope, change the way it is seen in a wider context and help to increase sales. The magazine was named to reflect the collections objects, photographs and oral reminiscences that were being assembled twenty years ago for the LifeTimes Gallery. These were memories of local people recording their history and heritage. Times and personnel have changed down the years and LifeTimes has faded. Indeed the gallery at SMAG that housed that material is itself undergoing a radical alteration that we intend to elaborate on in our next edition. With this in mind, from our Spring 2018 edition, forthcoming magazines will be called SALFORD LINK. I mentioned last time that we would like to see more contributions from readers. Whilst we realise that not everyone is in a position to submit a full article we believe that most readers can manage a short paragraph so we are introducing a section called Jottings where short reminiscences can be collected. In this way we hope that such jots will jog other readers minds and that further memories will flow. Every jotting will be a link in Salford s story. To start us off were you, like me, ever sent out as a child for a box of fancies? Tell us if you were and what you returned with. Compliments of the season to you. Enjoy the magazine and thank you again for your support. See you next times as SALFORD LINK. The 3 Eds, Don, Alex and Paul Our front cover Sketch of Salford Museum and Art Gallery by David Steeden, member of the Manchester Group of Urban Sketchers. David s work, along with that of other members of the group will be on view at Salford Museum and Art Gallery as part of the exhibition One Drawing at a Time: Salford and Manchester, from 9 December 2017 to 10 June See page 24 for more details. All photographs in the Link are courtesy of Salford Local History Library, unless otherwise stated. LifeTimes Link subscriptions Why not subscribe to LifeTimes Link either for yourself or as a gift for a loved one? UK subscriptions currently cost 8 for one year and include two editions posted direct to your door. If you require further information please go to culture or call for more details. Contributions Send your letters, articles and copies of photographs to: The Editor, LifeTimes Link, F.S.M.A., Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU salfordlink@outlook.com Please note: we cannot accept any responsibility for the loss or damage to contributor s material in the post. We cannot guarantee publication of your material and we reserve the right to edit any contributions we do use. Deadline for contributions to next issue Friday 23 March 2018 LARK HILL PLACE 1918 By Ceri Horrocks Salford Museum & Art Gallery are excited to announce that we have received 32,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding to make a temporary change to Lark Hill Place, the Museum s Victorian Street. For one year only, we ll be moving the date of the street from 1897 to 1918, marking the last year of World War One and forming part of our centenary commemorations. The Lark Hill Place 1918 project will see the temporary redisplay of Lark Hill Place from 1898 to 1918 to explore the effects of World War One in Salford. The project has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and will allow us to interpret the space and appoint a part-time role to assist the collections team. During the changeover period artefacts which do not fit in 1918 will be carefully removed to storage, giving the museum s collection team a chance to condition check and rest the objects, some of which have been on display for 60 years. More appropriate items from the collection will be brought up to tell the 1918 story. The war would have affected every business and home in Lark Hill Place so we will be exploring these themes through interpretation, talks and tours, a new piece of promenade theatre and by creating a new soundtrack for the street. We will be doing this by carefully recording the sounds made by items in the museum collection - the sound of a teapot pouring, the noise a flat iron makes when placed on the range, the squeak of the shop doors and the click of knitting needles in the cottage to name but a few. In order to change the street over to 1918 it will be closed to the public in January 2018, ready to be open from February to December as Lark Hill Place January 2019 will see the street close again so that we can restore it to REVIEW OF SALFORD HISTORIES FESTIVAL 2017 By Alexandra Mitchell Salford Histories Festival took place on Saturday 30 September 2017 at Langworthy Cornerstones Community Centre in Salford. It is the third Local History Day organised by the local historian and community activist Paul Kelly to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Salford area. Many organisations representing different aspects of Salford s past and present took part in what was a busy and bustling event. Stall holders were spread over two floors. The Swinton and Pendlebury History Group occupied a prime spot at the ground floor entrance where they had on display a large number of black and white and colour photographs from their collections. Close by, the Friends of Buille Hill Park, Elizabeth Gaskell House and the Friends of Eccles Station, otherwise known as Freccles were a reminder not only of Salford s grand historical connections but also the important work being done by volunteers to help preserve the history. Other stallholders on the ground floor included The Friends of Salford Museum and Art Gallery, who were ready to sign up new Friends as well as offering for sale past and current issues of the Salford LifeTimes Link magazine. Salford City Radio had records and CDs for sale, and the local author Jolene Modd also had for sale copies of her poetry and children s publications. Upstairs, there was an impressive display from the Irwell Valley Mining Project, which featured a vast array of commemorative plates, photographs, books, souvenir brochures and objects such as miner s lamps and hats. It was evident from the display that the Project is doing much to help preserve Salford s coal mining past. Similarly the stall of the Working Class Movement Library drew attention to a range of publications and resources made available by the Library, copies of some of which could be purchased on the day. The Salford Reds Foundation stall featured old shirts and programmes including the programme for Barrow v Salford at the 1938 Wembley Final Tie of the Rugby League Challenge Cup. Also present on the day were the long-standing Eccles and District Local History Society, the Bridgewater Est.1761 Project, Salford U3A and Salford and Cheetham Hill in Focus. The latter featured a large number of images from their archive collection of previously unseen black and white photographs of life and diverse communities in Salford and Cheetham Hill during the 1950s and 1960s. During the event the Frank Mullineux Award was presented to Worsley resident Paul Speakman for his recently published work The Queen Cometh, followed by a Highly Commended prize to Mike Corless for his Walkden Heritage Trail. Visitors to the Histories Festival were treated to tasters of both Paul and Mike s award-winning works through a talk and illustrated presentation.

3 Walking the Swinton Heritage Trail By Paul Sherlock, Age UK Salford, Swinton and Irwell Valley History Group Heritage Open Day weekend in September 2017 saw the launch of the first Health and Heritage Walk, based on the eleven plaques for the Swinton Town Centre Heritage Trail. The Health and Heritage Walk was the initiative of Nichola Swettenham, Centre Manager of the Critchley Community Hub, who along with Paul Sherlock and Sue Fletcher, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Age UK Salford undertook Health Walk Leader training from Jo Bennett, the Active Lifestyles Development Officer at Salford Community Leisure. The Swinton Town Centre Heritage Trail is marked by eleven bronze plaques set into the pavements at key locations in the Swinton area. The trail was conceived and developed by Swinton Heritage Task Group, chaired by Councillor Derek Antrobus, at a cost of 13,500 which came from Section 106 funding secured in connection with the Swinton Asda development. Various local bodies were involved with the project, including Salford City Council, Swinton and Pendlebury Local History Society, Swinton Lions and Age UK Salford. The heritage plaques mark the site of various buildings, gardens, churches and events that are important to Swinton s history. Plaque 1 refers to the Manchester Union Moral and Industrial Training School, better known as Swinton Industrial School. The school was built in the 1840s by the Manchester Poor Law Unions as an institution for pauper children in the countryside away from city smoke and smells. It was designed to take 1,500 children but records suggest that only about 800 were ever there. Charles Dickens is quoted as saying that it could easily have been mistaken for a duke s country seat. The need for the school declined in the early 20th century and by 1930s it was demolished. Salford Civic Centre now stands on its former site. Other plaques on the trail relate to Swinton Lions RLFC, two marking the site of former grounds used by the Club and another outside the White Lion Pub on Manchester Road, where the Lions were founded in the 1860s. Plaques 2, 5 and 7 mark the sites of past and present churches. Plaque 8 on Temple Drive relates to the 1953 disaster when a ventilation shaft for the railway tunnel on the Patricroft to Clifton mineral line collapsed causing the destruction of three houses and the loss of five lives. The Swinton Health and Heritage Walk is split into two parts, so as walkers can stop and take in each plaque. This is a different format to traditional health walks which typically involve brisk continuous walking for around 45 minutes to an hour. Walk 1 is around the town centre and follows plaques 1 to 6 in that order, whereas Walk 2 goes further out into the more open spaces, following the remaining plaques in reverse order. Both walks start and finish at Critchley Community Hub, where there are toilet and refreshment facilities. It is noted that heritage walks around Swinton led by Sandra Hayton, John Cook and Ann Monaghan in 2001 and 2002 also took in similar sites including the Industrial School and St. Peter s Church. During the launch event for the Health and Heritage Walk, talks relating to the trail were given and a taster walk was undertaken. Since then mapping has been refined, supporting literature produced and internet links set up. The first fully guided walk took place on 27 September 2017 others will take place on alternate Wednesday mornings at 11 am (advance booking preferred). However the trail was originally designed so that anyone can walk all or part of it themselves by following the directions on the display board in Fountain Square.

4 The Truth of the Tryst? By Danny Morrell, August 2017 This is the story of a young woman I saw in Salford Museum and Art Gallery. She is in the Victorian Gallery and if you see her she will touch your heart as she did mine. It was her wistful look that first drew my eye. She looked lost standing sad and lonely in the dark. Always in the dark. She is, of course, the eternally youthful Mill Girl in Annie Robinson s painting The Tryst and she is as real as any oil paint could ever portray. She wears an apron dirtied from long hours at work and pulls a blue shawl tightly around her shoulders. The title suggests a romantic meeting, but this poor girl is alone, so very alone. The Tryst, like all great paintings makes us wonder. Why is this poor girl out in the dark in such an isolated spot? Her vulnerability endears her to us without explanation, but the question remains. Locals refer to her as The Salford Lass and indeed Robinson gives us clues that bind her to Salford across the years. Look to the right of the painting. There on the horizon amongst the dark blocks of other buildings glows a strangely shaped light, with beams projecting into the night sky. Annie Robinson clearly wants us to see the light, to make a link between it and the girl. It occurred to me if I could find out what that light was, I might also find out who she was. The original catalogue entry for The Tryst places our Mill Girl in a street dimly seen on the right, illuminated by two gas lamps which are reflected on the road below. A street? That light is on the horizon, it is a distance away and too big to be a street light. You would really only get a reflection from such a source on deep water, not on a damp road. Annie Robinson boldly signs the painting in the lower right corner and includes the date What structure in 1880 could be casting a reflection across water? To try to understand the painting better I drew my own version and in that process it occurred to me that behind our mill girl there is a wide river that lights are reflecting across and that strange light on the right is a little bit of artistic license. It isn t two beams projecting into the sky, its two sails illuminated from below. It s a windmill! Odd though it may seem now in the city of Lowry s industrial backdrops there was a windmill on the banks of the Irwell at Peel Park. A newspaper clipping that details its demolition says it stood on the banks of the River Irwell at the Crescent and goes further saying, It was one of the landmarks of old Salford and could be seen plainly from the Crescent across Peel Park surrounded by factories. It appears on the Ordnance Survey map of 1851 and is labelled Windmill and steam pumping engine. And that windmill has a legend associated with it. Many years ago the Stanley family owned the windmill. They had a son who fell in love with a humble mill girl and the couple would walk the river bank beneath the mill arm-in arm. So proud were his parents though that they could not tolerate the notion of him marrying below his status. They sent him away to court, where they hoped he would forget all about the lowly maid. She, bereft, wandered the banks of the Irwell increasingly distraught until one bitter lonely night, in utter desperation, she threw herself into the dark waters. Of course the young man could not desert his true love. He returned as soon as he was able, only to hear the sad news. Consumed by the loss and at odds with his own family he too went to the rivers edge, to that lonely spot where she had last stood. Perhaps in grief and longing he saw her there in the water and went to her for he never returned. His father at last understanding what he had done, declared that the mill should stand forever in memory of the lovers trysting place. Now you know why our poor girl stands alone in the night and now you also know why Annie Robinson called her painting The Tryst. This is a very specific romantic legend after all. Beyond that though you now know that the painting is forever where it belongs. Perhaps that s why Henry Boddington Jr purchased it and donated it to the Museum. As you gaze up at that forlorn figure, so beautifully painted, you cannot help but be moved. She is testament to the skill of a great artist, a woman using all her ability to create a painting that will stand forever as a tribute to both her place of birth and the plight of working women in the 19th Century. It should be celebrated as an important part of Salford s heritage. A sojourn in Salford By Bill Greenwood For one week, I was transported from my desk in Bloomsbury to the altogether different surroundings of the Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Very kindly arranged by the British Museum s Learning and National Partnerships department, the Knowledge Exchange programme is intended to nurture links between the British Museum and institutions across the United Kingdom. Gemma Hemmingway from Salford Museum and Art Gallery was chosen to go to London for a week, while I came up from the British Museum to see how things were done Up North. I was greeted on Monday by Ceri, who did a sterling job of organising things from the Salford end. Events kicked off with an introduction to the team, in which I presented myself and the projects I m currently working on. I subsequently repeated this spiel to the entire team on the second day, as well as the Ordsall Hall team on Thursday Ceri had to hear all three of these, but luckily she is tremendously patient. I was also introduced to the Friends of Salford Museum and Art Gallery, which was a great pleasure. Over the following days, I was treated to a snapshot of all aspects of the institution. One of the main reasons for choosing Salford Museum and Art Gallery as my exchange partner was an interest in the Pilkington collection, both the ceramics and the archive. Tuesday morning was spent looking through the archive, which provided a fascinating snapshot of the company and its work not only the beautiful designs, but also documents showing its global reach from Uruguay to South Africa and Nigeria. In my position at the British Museum I am currently working on both the redisplay of the Islamic World Galleries and the preparation of an exhibition on Orientalism, so there was a strong focus on display and interpretation. Over the Thursday and Friday, I was lucky enough to have time looking through the ceramics collections, which resulted in some very interesting discoveries, including a variety of pieces donated by Major Peer Groves in the early 1930s. This turned out to be a sample collection of exactly the kind of oriental objects acquired by collectors in the early 20th century. At other points in my visit, I had the pleasure of learning about the accessioning process as well as observing the installation of the upcoming exhibition on Tony Warren. There were also excellent visits to Manchester Art Gallery and the Working Class Movement Library. Altogether, this was a fascinating experience which has opened my eyes to the challenges and pleasures of working in museums outside of the London bubble. I would like to extend my thanks to everyone involved in my visit, particularly Ceri, Peter Ogilvie and Duncan McCormick.

5 The roll of honour was originally located in the Old Town Hall on Bexley Square, where it stayed for nearly a century until the building was sold for development in Since then, the roll of honour spent time at Salford Museum & Art Gallery as part of our 100 Years Ago: Salford At War exhibition. In April 2017, the roll of honour was restored to its original location. Its return to Bexley Square was marked by a short rededication service on Monday 17 July The service was conducted by Gareth Robinson, Rector at St Philip s Church and attended by representatives from Salford City Council, X1 Developments, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Greater Manchester Police, St Philip s Primary School and Jim and Joshua Fieldhouse, relatives of George Garner, one of the men commemorated on the memorial, who was killed at the Somme on 22 July If you would like to view the roll of honour, an appointment can be made by ing nick@x1management.com (With thanks to Pete Thomas for his research of Alfred Edge s story) A Quiz with a seasonal flavour Salford Corporation WW1 Roll of Honour By Nick Thompson Alfred Edge was born on 16 October 1876, the son of William and Annie of 27 Brindle Heath Road, Pendleton. He married Alice Beech on 28 December 1901 and they had three sons and a daughter; William, Robert, Alfred and Doris. At some point the family moved to 1 Ann Street, Cobden Street, Salford, and Alfred gained employment as a tram driver for Salford Corporation. In January 1915, aged 38, Alfred enlisted into the 15th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, which would become known as the 1st Salford Pals. After training, the battalion embarked for France on 22 November Within two weeks they were in the trenches of the Western Front, preparing for the Big Push. Saturday, 1st July 1916, was the first day of the Battle of the Somme. At the 1st Salford Pals rose from trenches and advanced through no man s land towards the German defences. Within minutes many were struck down by artillery and machine gun fire. It had been hoped that the massive artillery preparations would have destroyed the wire entanglements in front of the German line, but when the troops reached it they found large sections still intact and the Pals were picked off by grenades and machine gun and rifle fire. Private Edge was one of the few soldiers who got through the wire and was last seen alive somewhere in the German lines. However, at roll call later that day he was (from left to right): City Mayor Paul Dennett, Superintendent Mark Kenny (Greater Manchester Police), Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Peter Connor, Jim and Joshua Fieldhouse, Colonel Mike Glover (Royal Regiment of Fusiliers), Gareth Robinson (Rector, St Philips Chapel Street), Cllr Ann-Marie Humphreys (Chair, Salford Remembers), Rebecca Long-Bailey MP. among the missing. As months went by without news he was presumed to have been killed in action. In November 1916, the Pals found themselves back in Thiepval and Alfred s body was finally recovered and identified. He was buried, along with a number of his colleagues, in Thiepval Wood but the grave was subsequently lost. Alfred is now one of the 72,000 missing men commemorated on the panels of the Thiepval Memorial. Alfred is also commemorated on the Salford Corporation Roll of Honour, which remembers 212 employees of the corporation killed in action during World War One, including two men from the Museums Department, John Edward Mather and George Preston. 1. In the week before Christmas 1959 it was announced that Salford actor Albert Finney had been given the star role in which new British film? 2. It was reported in Christmas Week 1928 that the Natural History Museum in Buile Hill Park now had a remarkably fine specimen of which animal? 3. On Christmas Eve of which year was James Prescott Joule, one of England s greatest scientists, born in New Bailey Street, Salford? 4. Who was elected Salford s first MP twelve days before Christmas 1832? 5. On 20 December 1887 work began on what major civil engineering project in the Borough? 6. When was the Christmas Blitz? 7. Name the well-known writer who was born at 56 Ellor Street, Salford a week before Christmas What public event happened for the first time in Salford on 21 December 1941? 9. Which Salford railway station was closed for passenger and parcel traffic on 2 January 1956? 10. Name the well-known Salford cleric who, as The King s Chaplain, was commanded to preach before their Majesties at Sandringham on New Year s Eve What was held for the first time in Salford on New Year s Eve 1867? 12. In Christmas Week of which year did the Roman Catholic diocese of Salford come into being? 13. Name the honorary Freeman of Salford (July 1918) who was created an Earl in the 1945 New Year s Honours List. 14. Christmas 1909 saw about 500 Pendleton residents invited to their 13th Annual Treat. What in particular linked them? 15. Name the well-known writer who stood in the General Election in Salford at the start of What new venture began at the Windsor Theatre, Cross Lane, on New Year s Day 1960? 17. Name the Salford firm that produced a novelty for Christmas Salford RLFC opened their ground at The Willows, Weaste four days before Christmas in Who were their opponents and what was the score? 19. Name the well-known clothing company, a progressive firm, that used enterprising publicity methods, that was selling men s suits to measure at 37s.6d. and men s overcoats at 27s.6d. in the week before Christmas What did the Salford Reporter begin to publish for the first time from the start of 1924? 21. The inaugural meeting of which organisation was held in Buile Hill Park Café on 22 December 1960? Until this time Salford was, apart from metropolitan London, the only city or county borough without a branch. 22. On which date was the Manchester Ship Canal opened for traffic? 23. Name the Managing Director of the Albion Works, Pendleton (Indiarubber manufacturers) who was awarded a knighthood in the 1918 New Year s Honours List for his public work and philanthropy in Salford. 24. Why did the rugby match at The Cliff on Christmas Day 1914 between Broughton Rangers and Salford not go ahead? Answers on page 17

6 Both the film and the show were a major success with the audience and indeed overran by 45 minutes, finally being brought to a close by the management of The Lowry! A second showing of the film at The Lowry is scheduled for 23 November 2017, after which the film will be touring local schools, residential homes and day care centres. The Red Devils Foundation are currently in the process of securing a premises in the local area to open a Heritage Centre and Rugby Museum which will house the club s archives including the film Willows Memories. A copy of the film will also be deposited with the forthcoming National Rugby Museum, which is due to be opened in Bradford in WILLOWS MEMORIES By John Blackburn, Salford Red Devils Foundation The people of Salford have always been proud of their roots, of a city built on hard work and an endearing sense of humour. At the very heart of this city stood The Willows, nestled amongst the terraced rooftops, a place that touched the lives of so many, both on and off the pitch. The first game took place at The Willows on December 21st 1901, against local rivals, Swinton. The final match was in September 2011 against European rivals, Catalan Dragons, giving over a century of pleasure in sport and leisure to the citizens of Salford. Following the closure of the ground, Salford Red Devils Foundation believed some kind of legacy of The Willows should be recorded, and following a successful Heritage lottery bid, it was decided to produce a mosaic to be installed on the actual site of The Willows ground, and also to produce a film, Willows Memories, which was shown at The Lowry Quays Theatre in July. The mosaic was designed by school children from St Luke s C of E School and Lark Hill Primary who teamed up with local ceramicist Rob Lally. It will be installed on the site of the ground in November 2017 to commemorate the many fans who chose to have their ashes scattered on their beloved Willows ground. The streets and avenues of the new development have also been named after former Salford stalwarts including Lance Todd Close, Gus Risman Street and Watkins Avenue. The film Williows Memories recorded the history of the rugby team and the social history surrounding The Willows and the later The Willows Variety Centre, which served as a nightclub, wedding venue and restaurant and had a major influence on many Salfordians over the years. During the heritage project, explayers, fans and employees of the club were interviewed and recorded, and archive footage from 1901 to 2011 was unearthed and incorporated into the film. Following the showing of the film at The Lowry, a live show was produced based on a 1980s Willows Variety Experience and included one of the original comperes, Mike Charard, and long-time DJ Glen Wood. Also in the live show were comedian Austin Knight, Matchstalk Men, and a Drifters Tribute band, and the obligatory Bingo game. BOOK REVIEW By David George The early Railways of Manchester Anthony Dawson (Amberley Publishing, 2017) pp Dawson informs readers that Liverpool Road Station, as the first local terminus, was unique with its two storey coach house and no platforms. He also describes how Salford s first station known as New Bailey, was at first the terminus of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Railway and then became a through station when the London and Midland Railway joined the Manchester and Leeds at Victoria. Readers learn that the three viaducts at the bottom of Bridge Street were notable in their iron construction and ornament, and both Store Street and Oldham Road stations are described - the latter being a most unusual design where the passenger platform was an adjunct of the nearby warehouse. If the Stephensons were involved in a project they tended to favour their own locomotives but local engineers Fairbairn and Galloway and Richard Roberts all built for the London and Midland and other lines. Stations outside the cities are nicely illustrated with some vintage picture postcards. The notorious battle of Clifton Junction is retold but not the argument at London Road between the MSL and the London North Western Railway where rival employees came to blows and booking offices were barricaded. The select bibliography misses out some important station studies and there is no index, but it is informative to have an overview of the early days in one volume.

7 Collections Corner By Peter Turner, Collections Assistant, SMAG Various aspects of the city s social history are represented by a range of objects and art works donated to Salford s collections in recent months. The Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes was begun in London s Harp Tavern in 1822 by stage hands and theatre technicians. It quickly spread throughout the United Kingdom and to other Commonwealth countries and is now one of the largest fraternal orders in the United Kingdom. Gloria Warburton has donated items relating to the order that belonged to her father-in-law, Thomas Henry Warburton, who was a member of the RAOB in Salford. Included in this collection are certificates, medals, a sash, an apron, a pipe, rule books and manuals, membership cards and degree invitations. Thomas Warburton lived in Pendleton and was a foundry man at Baileys before working for Ward and Goldstone. He also sang in clubs around Salford in the 1950s and 1960s, his stage name being Tommy Burton. Maybe you remember him, we d love to hear from you if you do? Roy Bullock has donated bottles from Salford breweries Groves & Whitnall s and Threlfall s. Groves and Whitnall s was established in 1868 and continued to operate at the Regent Road Brewery until 1971, whilst Liverpool based Threlfall s brewery built the Cook Street Brewery in Salford in Salford Royal Hospital celebrated its 150th anniversary in A united service of thanksgiving and dedication was held at the Church of St. Philip with St. Stephen on 8th September 1977 to celebrate this anniversary, a programme from which has been donated by S.M. Duckworth along with a history of the hospital brochure. The hospital opened as the Salford and Pendleton Dispensary in 1827, became the Royal Salford and Pendleton Dispensary in 1829 and occupied new premises in It was enlarged during the second half of the nineteenth century and became Salford Royal Hospital by the 1870s. The Chapel Street building closed in 1993 and was converted into apartments, whilst the former Hope Hospital was rebranded as Salford Royal Hospital. Sara Ryder has donated an oil painting by an unknown artist of the coal chute at Worsley on the Bridgewater Canal, which was collected by her father, a collector of local scenes. The coal chute was used to empty wagons carrying coal from Lancashire mines directly onto barges on the Bridgewater Canal, thus combining rail and canal to transport coal through to Manchester. Peel Hall in Little Hulton,designed by Charles Barry, was built in 1840 and it stood on the site of an older stone built moated house called Wicheaves. The hall was bequeathed, along with 13 acres of land, to Lancashire County Council by Major Wynne Corrie in 1914 to be a memorial to his wife, Charlotte Ann Corrie, who lived at the hall during her childhood. It later became a tuberculosis hospital followed by a geriatric hospital until its closure in 1990 and subsequent demolition in the 1990s. An oil painting of Mrs. Charlotte Corrie of Peel Hall, Little Hulton and an accompanying plaque for Peel Hall have been donated by Woodlands Hospital, where, as part of the NHS Trust, the painting was transferred following the closure of Peel Hall. ITV plc has donated a stone cobble from the Coronation Street set which was located at the old Granada Studios in Manchester. This can be seen in the exhibition Four Miles from Manchester: Tony Warren s Coronation Street being held at Salford Museum and Art Gallery until 3rd July Tony Warren, the creator of Coronation Street, was born and grew up in Pendlebury, absorbing the people, streets and sounds that surrounded him. Salford s influence can clearly be seen on the fictional suburb of Weatherfield where Coronation Street is set. A drawing by Pierre Adolphe Valette entitled Rear view of a man has been donated by Susan Newton from Malvern, Worcestershire. She purchased it in the early 1970s from a gallery in Manchester, and it is one of a pair. Valette was a French Impressionist painter who lived in Manchester in the early twentieth century and taught art to the Salford artist, L.S. Lowry. This drawing adds to the small collection of Valette s work held by Salford. If readers have any comments or further information on any of the above objects please write to LifeTimes Link details on page 2

8 Walkden Heritage Trail By Mike Corless The inspiration for this Heritage Trail came from a 2012 guided walk called Walkden: A Company Town conducted by local historian, John Aldred and Naomi Lewis of Salford Community Leisure. It prompted Mike to think that there should be a permanent means of informing residents and visitors that Walkden has a rich industrial history. Most of the historic buildings and structures have been demolished and it would not be obvious to the uninformed eye that this part of the old County of Lancashire was once a thriving industrial centre for both the coal and cotton industries. As part of the project seven information boards have been positioned in locations that tell the story of Walkden s development over time. A supplementary booklet with some additional historical information can be downloaded from the Worsley Civic Trust website. Sponsorship for the boards has come from a number of organisations and individuals. Board 1: WALKDEN MOOR The first board is located just inside the west entrance of the Walkden Town Centre complex. This area was part of Walkden Moor and in acres were acquired by the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater and used for a works yard for the Duke s coal operations. By 1770, the underground canal that came north from Worsley had reached as far as the Moor (under today s McDonalds). The Walkden Town Centre shopping complex now covers the location of Walkden Spinning Mill that was built in Across High Street is the site of Ellesmere Colliery, which produced coal from 1866 to 1923, when it became a pumping station. Board 2: WALKDEN COOPERATIVE SOCIETY On the corner of High Street and Bridgewater Road lies Board 2. Walkden Industrial Provident Cooperative Society was founded in 1871 and moved to the big building at the corner of High Street and Bridgewater Road in Between 1881 and the 1950s Walkden Co-operative Society operated 14 other stores in the area. Down Bridgewater Road were the administrative offices for the Bridgewater Trustees, now the site of the Athens Drive housing estate. The only remaining link with coal mining is the adjacent clinic, opened in 1937 as the Lancashire and North Wales Miners Rehabilitation Clinic. Board 3: WALKDEN BATHS Walkden Public Baths were opened in 1937, and a new 25m pool opened in Opposite down Wilfred Road, is the Royal British Legion, the former site of Rough Field Colliery, also known as Magnall s Colliery. Board 4: WORSLEY TOWN HALL This board lies just inside Parr Fold Park. The park was opened by Worsley Urban District Council in In 1911 the Town Hall was opened next to the park and in 1919 Worsley Technical College opened alongside. Sadly, the Town Hall was demolished in 1974, but the College still stands. Board 5: WALKDEN HIGH LEVEL RAILWAY STATION Walkden had two stations. Walkden Low Level Station was opened in 1870 by the London and North Western Railway Company. It fell to the Beeching cuts in the 1960s and is now a pleasant walkway as part of the Roe Green Loopline. The High Level Railway Station was opened in 1888 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. Board 6: ST PAUL S PARISH CHURCH St Paul s Church, Walkden Moor, was opened in Alongside is Lady Harriet s Monument. This was paid for by public subscription and is dedicated to the memory of Lady Harriet Egerton, Countess of Ellesmere, who died in It was originally sited in the centre of Walkden (see picture) and moved to the new site in Board 7: WALKDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Walkden Congregational Church was built in 1882, and could reputedly hold a congregation of up to 730 people. It closed in 1991 and was demolished, but the congregation still meet nearby. This board also details the many changes to the local shops. The heritage walk is confined to a small area of Walkden and is focused on the crossroads in the centre of the town. The route is 1.7 miles (2.8 km) long, is relatively flat and can be started at any point (see the map above)

9 SALFORD AND CHEETHAM HILL IN FOCUS ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHS FROM the 1950S AND 60S By Lawrence Cassidy, Project Co-ordinator In addition, the collection also contains a large number of anonymous individual portraits and family photographs. Many of the images are of migrant communities who came to Cheetham Hill and Higher Broughton during the post-war period. Some people identified themselves or their friends and family during the exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. The traditional costumes shown in some of the photographs have also been used as a way of trying to identify the different families, cultures and communities represented in the collection. The images include Ukrainian, Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean, Italian and Jewish communities. The photographs can be viewed on the website, where they are divided into categories for viewing. Readers are encouraged to contribute their memories by visiting The book is free and can be collected in the foyer of Salford Museum and Art Gallery. A book has also been produced to show some of the most popular photographs from the archive. The images show aspects of life during the post-war period, including a wide selection of photographs from the Cheetham Hill area, as well as some from Salford, such as schools and industries. Over the past three years the Retracing Salford project has been conserving a collection of over 12,000 photographs. Images have not been seen since the 1950s and 1960s and the negatives needed cleaning. This process was achieved with the help of project workers and regular volunteers. Part of the project has also been to catalogue, digitise and exhibit the collection. This has included a showcase exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery in 2016 which was well attended, and the involvement of schools and community groups to make art work and contribute memories. In the book the photographs are organised into different categories including Shops, Cinemas, Street Scenes, Whit Walks, Schools, Fashions, Dance Halls, Entertainment, Industry, Furniture, Sport, Products, Migration Memories, Hospitals, Studio Portraits and much more. The cinemas include The Premiere in Higher Broughton and The Odeon in Cheetham Hill, whilst photographs of dance halls include Chilterns and Finnigans also in Cheetham Hill. There are a number of Salford schools featured in the collection and those published in the book include Broughton Secondary Modern, Clarendon Boys School, Hope High School, St Lawrence s R.C., Cromwell Girls School and Ordsall Secondary Modern. Photographs of shops along Cheetham Hill Road include Woolworths, Bata Shoes, Bookbinder s Bakery and Boots and industries including Colgate Palmolive in Ordsall. The Agecroft Power Station cooling towers. Which were demolished in the 1990s, are also featured. Readers can also expect to see photographs of the Whit Walks in Cheetham Hill Road. Quiz Answers By Don Rainger 1. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. It was Finney s first film. 2. A Great Indian Rhinoceros. It had been mounted to display the animalproper on one side and its skeletal form on the other Joseph Brotherton 5. The Salford section of the Manchester Ship Canal 6. 22nd 24th December Walter Greenwood 8. The first showing of a film on a Sunday 9. Seedley station 10. Canon Peter Green 11. Horseracing. It was held at the New Barnes racecourse, a magnificent arena surrounded by the finest suburban prospect Rt. Hon. David Lloyd George OM, MP. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when given the Freeman of the County Borough of Salford. 14. They were all washerwomen. 15. Hilaire Belloc. He was one of three Liberal candidates who stood in Salford that election, one in each Division. All won their ballots, Belloc with a majority of Wrestling 17. Cussons, who produced a black soap that washed white. They called it Rhapsody in Black. 18. Swinton. Salford won 2pts nil. 19. Montague Burton at Regent Rd., Salford 20. The week s wireless programmes broadcast from the Manchester Station 2ZY of the British Broadcasting Company. 21. The Round Table (established 1927) st January Mr. G.C. Mandelberg 24. The Salford players refused to take the field, claiming it was unfit for play, although the referee had declared it fit and over 4,000 spectators had been allowed into the ground

10 LifeTimes Link at Eccles On 27th June LifeTimes Link were delighted to visit Eccles Library. We were welcomed by Hannah Quinlan, from the library, who laid on refreshments, including Eccles Cakes. The day coincided with the 125th anniversary of the granting of the Eccles Charter. For a few days a display had received a great deal of interest. It contained a number of photographs of the area taken by the late Ian Hastie. Shaun Clydesdale, from the Bridgewater Canal Project, attended to demonstrate the reproduction mine boat in the library entrance. Mark and Liz Charnley were in attendance to impart their expert knowledge of the area and assist in collecting people s memories. Chris Carson gave an illustrated talk about the history of Eccles, which was very well received. Many people chatted, inspired by the photographs, reminiscing about the old shops, transport, leisure activities. We managed to capture a few snippets, which follow: Hilda Thorpe responded to our request for memories of the Whit Walks. We walked on Whit Monday, during holiday week. The Catholics walked on Whit Friday. However, Pendleton CE Schools walked on Whit Friday afternoon (not with the Catholics). I don t know why. We were St Stephen s CE on St Stephen s Street. We assembled at 7am to walk to Albert Square it was a long day. It was well organised and you came out of the square in the order that your church was consecrated ours was usually the seventh, or so. Certain churches went on to the cathedral (they took it in turns), then we walked back to our own church and a sticky bun. As we set off in the morning we usually met Sacred Trinity from the left and St Phillips from the right. At New Bailey Street we had to wait for other churches to go into the square. There were thirty or so churches and lots of people watching. There was rivalry between churches, but no animosity. The Catholics watched the Anglican procession and vice versa. We all got clothes specially made the Whit Sunday outfit was different from Whit Monday. The Catholic children had a uniform. We had the dresses made, all the same, but it was kept secret. I once carried my daughter of four months old all the way round. My arms ached. St Stephen s was demolished and is now St Phillips with St Stephen s. My mother was a character. One year I was in the guides carrying a flag. It was raining, so my mother brought me an umbrella. I don t want it I said. It isn t for you she replied It is to keep the Union Jack dry! Gentleman (Roger?) Coming from Weaste with my father on a double decker bus to Eccles I thought Eccles was posh. A lot of old buildings, with character, have gone, but some modern developments were good. Eccles Market sold stuff off the moss covered with peat, all very fresh. It was busy. We went in the Broadway. Salford people were different from Eccles people. Someone would pay to go in and then let friends in through the back door. As boys and girls we used to sing during the matinee we were known as the ABC Minors. On Saturday afternoons it was an adventure. As we got older we went to the Co-op to get our music. There was a shop that was double-fronted in Weaste (Smiths?*) one side sold bikes, the other toys Dinkies and Corgies. I used to look at them in amazement. My dad said If you want to afford some of them you need to start earning. *Smiths had three shops, the last one being on Langworthy Road. I did a paper round, a few hours at a greengrocers etc. I had an elderly aunt who lived on Eccles Old Road and on Saturday mornings I did her shopping, walking from shop to shop half a chicken from the market (from a spit), two cream cakes from Binn s Café she gave me half a crown I thought I was rich. Mark Charnley The above memories reminded me of a couple of thing from my childhood: We used to go to the Princes Cinema in Monton on a Saturday morning for the Matinee which included cartoons like Woody Woodpecker and Chilly Willy. Sometimes my mum would take me and my younger brother into Eccles on a Saturday morning to do shopping. We would go round the old market at Lane End and then as a treat we would call in the café (in the wooden hut) and have a toasted tea cake each and one of those small cartons of cordial that came with a straw wrapped in paper. Don (Link editor) On 5th November 1955 I was a patient at Eccles & Patricroft Hospital having my tonsils out. I was promised red jelly and ice cream when it was over, but I never got it. They brought in a little boy who had been burnt by fireworks. He was badly burned and I remember him screaming all night. Gentleman (anonymous) I was involved with clearing out Ladywell Hospital after it closed. This involved burning wooden furniture and sorting out metal for the scrap man. One day I saw two scrap men arrive in a van to collect stuff. I was busy outside and they walked into the hospital building and shortly after I saw them run to their van and drive off. The next day they came back and I asked them why they ran off? They told me that when they got into the building they saw a nurse at the end of the room where all the tables and scrap was laid out for removal. They shouted across to the nurse asking her why she was there as the hospital was now closed. The nurse stood up and began walking through the tables towards them this was when they ran off! I never saw anything of this ghost. Gentleman (anonymous) I was told that during WWII Barton Power Station was camouflaged and a shell version was built somewhere nearby and was lit up to attract any enemy bombers. In the late 1960s there were two night buses at weekend from Manchester to Eccles Bus Station at Lane End. The local hot dog van would wait at the bus station for the buses to arrive before finishing for the night. Also if you had not met a girl in Manchester that night there was an opportunity to offer to walk someone home from the bus station. I was born in Eccles & Patricroft Hospital in My mother told me that my father came to see me when I was born but for some reason he was not allowed into the hospital at the time. Apparently my mother and a friend took my cradle onto the balcony outside the ward and held it up to show my dad in the street and shouted that I was alright. One lady spoke of working at Lankro in the centre of Eccles. Lankro Chemicals was founded by Dr Kroch just prior to the Second World War to manufacture chemicals used in the leather industry. It is understood that the name is a combination of Lancashire and Kroch. The firm is now known as Akcros Chemicals and was recently acquired by Valtris Speciality Chemicals. We hope to carry out more outreach events where next?

11 The Frank Mullineux Award 2017 By Don Rainger The Award is offered each year for a work considered to have contributed most to the study of local history in Salford. It should be original. Its form is not specified it could be a book or a paper, an exhibition, a photographic survey or work in other media. This year the Award attracted 8 entries; 5 books, one heritage trail and two student dissertations. This was a higher entry than for about ten years. Salford Local History Forum took over the administration of the Award from Eccles & District History Society. The panel of four spent many hours reading the entries and then met for over three hours to share views and decide on a winner. This year it was agreed to award a new category of Highly Commended. The following is a summary of their deliberations and details of the two awards. The outright winner was PAUL SPEAKMAN. He received a set of Harold Riley s sketches and a certificate. MICHAEL CORLESS won the Highly Commended category. They were presented with their awards by Mr. John Blackburn, of Salford City Reds Foundation, at the Salford Histories Festival at Langworthy Cornerstones on 30th September. HIGHLY COMMENDED A Walk Through the History of Walkden a guided walk through a former coal and cotton town. Seven panels distributed over a 1.7 mile mostly flat walk around the town centre. History and exercise combined. A multi media project assembled by Mike Corless of Worsley Civic Trust, incorporating material from the Mullineux Collection and a book by the late Ann Monaghan. Local historian John Aldred called it a permanent means of informing local people and visitors that Walkden OTHER ENTRIES A Brief History of Travel in Eccles, Barton and Patricroft since 1628 ( 6) Reviewed in Issue 41 of LifeTimes Link, this 64pg Neil Richardson Publication contains research done by Salford U3A members. An interesting topic, possibly too much to condense into a short volume. There are imbalances in content but overall, at this popular and affordable end of the market, an achievement to be proud of. On the Street Where I Lived Mitchell Street, Monton, Eccles By Albert G. Beckett (130pgs) A very LOCAL local history project dedicated to the author s parents and the residents of Mitchell Street where he lived on two occasions. Compiled from Directories, Census Returns, Electoral Rolls, maps and photographs of the area and of those who lived there. Interesting snippets of history how many cotton twist winders, blacksmiths or bobbin ticketers now live in your street? it shows a lot of loving research but there is NO narrative, just lists. The panel thought these would have benefitted from being put into context. Lovingly crafted for family and friends but with very limited wider appeal. Walking the Bridgewater: Exploring Manchester s First Canal By Dr. M. Nevell et al. Foreword by Dr. A. Mitchell, Peel Group Archivist and Henry Owen John, Historic England COAL HEARTED: A Study of the effects of Margaret Thatcher s term on Agecroft Colliery from present By Charlotte Amy Hawksworth submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of BA (Hons) History in the Department of History and Economic History, Manchester Metropolitan University. There had been an impressive amount of research but the panel thought it needed more references to the history of Agrecroft Colliery and dwelt too much on national issues. Contained interview with the former miner Paul Kelly (now of the Irwell Valley Mining Project) and an impressive Bibliography. Concluded that Agecroft was not a community like other mines, but that miners came from all over the country to work there thus impacting on the sense of unity. The Panel thought that the work was not always politically balanced and whilst agreeing this was not of FM Award standard believed it a sound piece of undergraduate research. Vol. 3 of University of Salford Archaeological Monographs 94pp. A highly professional work compiled by a group of learned historians and archaeologists. Readable, with clearly annotated illustrations, a further reading list and Index. Contains a number of factual errors and despite the title is not really a walking guide and does not cover the whole canal. Nevertheless a beautifully produced volume, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps. Beyond St. Dunstans: The rehabilitation and representation of blinded soldiers in Manchester during the First World War ( ) [sic] There was no author s name on this Level 3 (foundation course) essay of 11,500 words. The subject sounded interesting and worth exploring but the Panel s expectations were not met. Although the title referred to Manchester (hardly a mention of Salford) there were precious few references to that City. It had an impressive Bibliography but the Panel thought that if all the books, journals and documents listed had been read and interpreted a much rounder report would have ensued. it only marginally advanced the history of the blind in our area. Recapturing the past of Salford Quays Vol 5 in University of Salford Archaeological Monographs. Foreword and Acknowledgements by David George and Dr. M. Nevell. Similar in format to Walking the Bridgewater. A readable, professionally produced write up of material presented at the Quays Local History Day in October Contains studies of the predecessors of the Ship Canal and Docks including the Mersey-Irwell Navigation and the Bolton and Bury Canal in Salford; Ships that came to Salford, warehouses and docks, tugs, barges and preserved vessels. Bibliography and comprehensive index. Beautifully designed by the Centre for Applied Archaeology. Each year the Salford Local History Forum offers the Frank Mullineux Award for work in local history. Frank Mullineux made a wonderful contribution to local history, so it is fitting that we remember Frank in making this Award each year. This work may take various forms. It could be a publication, an essay, research, an exhibition or anything at all which promotes the study of local history or contributes to our knowledge of local history in some way. The winner(s) will be presented with a suitable award and certificate of a value specified by the Awards Panel. They will be presented with the Award at Salford Histories Festival, or other Forum event. Entry is via an application form and entries must be received by 30th June in any year. THE WINNER The Queen Cometh by Paul Speakman Self published, this is Paul s first book. In fulsome detail it tells of the visit of Queen Victoria to Worsley and Salford in October Drawing on material from local newspapers and the Royal Archives (not many previously unpublished authors can make that claim!), Paul fills in the meticulous planning prior to the visit, details what occurred when the Queen came and lists the minutiae of the aftermath. Although occasionally repetitive and having its black and white photos divorced from their textual context, this 106 page A5 book was deemed a worthy WINNER. had a rich industrial past. The seven boards are clearly written and easy to follow. The judges thought this a useful addition to local history studies in an up to date format. It is hoped the Trail may generate interest in the area s local history. Until 2017 the Frank Mullineux Award was administered by the Eccles and District History Society For further details and application forms visit the Eccles & District History or contact Paul Hassall on or paul.hassall@tesco.net

12 Buile Hill Mansion Dr. Diane Duffy, As the cities of Manchester and Salford expand toward each other, the boundaries between the two cities have become increasingly more indistinct. Yet the two cities have been historically interlinked even before the 19th century when wealthy Manchester industrialists often chose the leafy suburbs of what is now the City of Salford to build their family homes. The 1848 OS map of Pendleton shows fine examples of elite housing on both sides of Eccles Old Road (then Sandy Lane/South Bank), also known as Millionaires Mile; and perhaps there is no better example of the intrinsic links between Manchester and Salford, or even between the industrial cities of the north, than in Buile Hill mansion. Buile Hill was constructed between 1825 and 1827 at the behest of a Yorkshire man, Thomas Potter of Tadcaster and designed by the architect Charles Barry, better known for his work on the Palace of Westminster. Thomas Potter had come to area to join his two brothers, William and Richard who had opened a warehouse at 5 Canon St. It was here that, in 1815 Thomas and Richard Potter, along with many other like-minded Unitarian industrialists, met to discuss the need for political reform. It was through their efforts that the Parliamentary Reform Act was passed in 1832 and Manchester was allocated two MPs. After the passing of the Municipal Corporations Act in 1835, Thomas, then of Buile Hill, Pendleton, was elected to the Manchester Borough Council and became first Mayor of Manchester in On 1st July 1840 he was granted a knighthood. Thomas s eldest son, John, also of Buile Hill, followed his father into politics. He was elected as Mayor of Manchester in 1849 and served three terms. John was knighted during Queen Victoria s visit to Salford in 1851, and in 1857 he was elected MP for Manchester. Another of Thomas s sons, Thomas Bayley Potter of Buile Hill, served as MP for Rochdale for 30 years from During his mayoralty, John Potter initiated a fund to set up the first free lending library in Campfield, Manchester, which was opened in September 1852 by Charles Dickens. The ceremony was attended by Thackeray and the Manchester-based novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, who believed that Sir John: and his brother are the only two people I am aware of who have not forgiven Mary Barton having expressed a dislike to meeting me, we never see each other in society. This was because the murder of the character Henry Carson in Mary Barton reminded Thomas wife Mary Potter, of her own brother s murder in Mary s brother, Thomas Ashton, was killed in Hyde by striking workers as a warning to their employers. As the Potters were part of William Gaskell s congregation at Cross St. Chapel, this must have proved somewhat embarrassing. Buile Hill is often remembered as Salford s mining museum; but let us not forget that it was first the home of a prominent political family who were at the forefront of Manchester s social and political reform. The Friends of Buile Hill Park: Recollections of Buile Hill Park In 2018, Buile Hill Park, in its present form, celebrates its eightieth anniversary. Although the original Seedley Park was actually the second public park to be opened by Salford Corporation in 1876, and Buile Hill estate opened as a public park in 1903, more land was to be gradually added over the years, resulting in the park growing in size. The land from Springfield House, which stood between Buile Hill and Seedley Park, was acquired and added to the park in Finally, it was the addition by Salford Corporation of the land previously belonging to the Hart Hill Estate, that put into place the final piece of the patchwork, and produced the park outline we know today; the largest public park in Salford. The opening event, on January 18th 1938, according to the Salford City Reporter, included a high tea for the dignitaries. The speeches praised the new public amenity; It is the job of the Parks Committee and our superintendant to encourage people from the bottom end of Salford particularly to come out into the fresh air. We have a park here which is one of the healthiest spots in the city. In my opinion, fresh air is God s greatest blessing. And, Seedley, Buile Hill and Hart Hill are looked upon as one park now and I feel before long we shall have one of the finest parks in the North of England here. The Friends group would like to mark this anniversary by collecting recollections of the park across the decades. Do you have reminiscences you could contribute to this collection? Perhaps you have childhood memories of playing in the park, or perhaps you were one of the thousands of pupils who made their way, over the decades, walking through the park, to the neighbouring schools? Were you taken to Buile Hill Park by your Brownie, Guide or Scout Group? Did your Sunday School hold picnics there? We would love to share your memories or collect any photographs you may like to see retained for future generations. Many people speak to us with very fond memories of the Museum. Do you remember the glass fronted bee hive where bees could be seen flying in and depositing pollen, or perhaps the collection of butterflies showing how the colours of their wings changed as smoke polluted the environment? You might remember the huge elephant, or the tiger whose eyes lit up at the press of a button? Several people have mentioned the lift in the mining museum, designed to give visitors the impression of descending below ground. Other people tell us about visiting the hothouse where each room was hotter and steamier than the one before. Those of you who grew up in the 1980s may remember the animals in Seedley Park and bringing carrots or apples for the goat and the donkeys? Whatever your memories, we would love to receive them. We would also love to have any photographs you might be happy to share. Please contact us at rangers@salford.gov.uk by January 31st 2018, or write to, Friends of Buile Hill Park, Clifton Country Park, Clifton House Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 6NG. Jottings Dear 3 eds Question 8 in issue 41 Spring 2017 states that Al Read s cooked meat business was in Rigby Street. According to his autobiography It s All In The Book it says that he was born in Kipling Street and his cooked meat business was in Kent Street, as in the excerpts below. Regards, Roy Bullock Don s reply Roy Bullock is quite correct, as the insert shows. I took my information from the Manchester Evening Chronicle (30 Sept 1952) when I ought to have looked at Al Read s It s All in the book, co- written with Robin Cross in Mystery Pix Issue 41 page 22 I m certain that I can identify the top right picture. The Pub is The Priory on High street, midway between Cross lane and Fitsimmons st. On the opposite corner is where the pawn shop was (William Hill) but it appears to have been vacated when this shot was taken. His name board has been removed and the windows either bricked up or boarded. On the left (unseen) were about five shops. The photographer would have had his back to the newsagents or the Post Office. I know the Priory very well, as my mother was a barmaid there and my father was a waiter there also. An earlier edition shows this area from a different angle. Walter Greenwood was in the lead of some procession and the pawn shop was in business. The pub was not in the shot. Kind regards, Chris J. Dillon. Australia. Chris seems to have beaten Duncan this time (Eds) Evacuees In Issue 41 we had an appeal by George Skinner who was trying to find evacuees from Salford who went to Belmont Primary School. He was contacted by a local man who had been evacuated to Bolton, but not to Belmont. The school is thinking of erecting a memorial in the grounds and Mr. Skinner is still keen to hear from people. Bridgewater Canal Project EST1761 You will be aware that there has been a Heritage Lottery Funded Project taking place over the last few years to improve the Bridgewater canal in Salford and help to interpret the important heritage of the canal. Central to the project are improvements to the Delph at Worsley. Unfortunately, health and safety concerns mean that many of the ambitious plans have had to be scaled back. The Delph will still be dredged, but there will be no public access. However, an extended viewing platform will be constructed alongside a number of objects reproducing missing features, such as the famous mine boats. It is hoped that all work will be completed by March Peel Park Peel Park (behind Salford Museum) has undergone extensive refurbishment, much of which restores it to its Victorian original. The Joseph Brotherton statue is to be re-erected in the park and we hope to have an article on Salford s first MP in the next issue. Langworthy letter Lansdowne Lodge, Till St Worcester WR3 8LL I am interested in finding out more about the life of George Langworthy ( ). He was born in Rusholme, one of the ten children of Hannah (née Higginbottom) and Lewis Langworthy and a nephew of Edward Ryley Langworthy (mayor of Salford ). He was baptised at St James the Apostle, Rusholme. He died in Málaga, Spain, where he is buried. I would be grateful for any information or research suggestions about the history of the family or the cotton mill founded in 1840 at Greengate, Salford, by Edward Ryley Langworthy with his brothers. It was apparently a large and successful business employing nearly 1000 operatives. I don t know the area personally, but am willing to visit to help my research. My contact details are: mikeshapton@ hotmail.com; Yours etc, Mike Shapton 22 23

13 Link Listings A taste of forthcoming heritage events A full programme of events and exhibitions can be found in our twice yearly (approx January and July) Events and Activities publication. Pick up a copy from our museum or any Salford library, or check www. salfordcommunityleisure. co.uk/culture for full events listings. You can also find much more to see and do (as well as find out the most up to date venue or event details) at Remember - internet access is free at all Salford libraries and help is always available. Exhibitions Salford Museum & Art Gallery One Drawing at a Time: Salford and Manchester 9 December 2017 to 10 June 2018 To celebrate 10 years of the Urban Sketching movement, this exhibition brings together some of the best local drawings from members of the Manchester group of Urban Sketchers. Four Miles from Manchester: Tony Warren s Coronation Street Until 3 July 2018 This exhibition tells the story of Tony Warren, the Salford legend, on his path to creating the biggest and longest running TV soap opera, Coronation Street. With original scripts and other items from his career. Coronation Street is four miles in any one direction from the centre of Manchester. Emotionally, it s wherever you want it to be in your own heart, Tony Warren. The Paintings of David Coulter Until 11 February 2018 A passionate local artist, David Coulter paints scenes of Salford and Manchester that show his love for the cities. A contemporary of Tony Warren, Coulter s paintings capture the atmosphere and grittiness for our urban surroundings. Meet the artist: David Coulter Sunday 10 December 2017 and Sunday 11 February 2018 / 12:30-3:30pm Free, drop-in Local artist David Coulter will be working on one of his iconic paintings in the gallery. This is a chance to find out about his technique, see him at work and ask him a question. More of David s work can be seen on the Bluestairs Gallery. Salford Art Club 17 Feb to 3 July 2018 Artwork by members of Salford Art Club showcasing different media, techniques and styles exploring a range of subject matter. Mr Tomlinson s Sweet Shop Sunday afternoons, pm Call in between for a bag of sweets and a chat! *Lark Hill Place will be closed January 2018 for a temporary redisplay. Dr Sketchy Thursday 7 December pm 12 plus booking fee, booking required Dr Sketchy is hosting one of their show stopping drawing workshops. Live acts, short poses, drawing competitions, music and a bar. Suitable for 18 years and over Monton Voices Sunday 10 December, pm and pm Afternoon of festive music Free, no booking required Four Miles from Manchester: Tony Warren s Coronation Street events programme: 60 s Inspired print workshops Join artist Lydia Meiying to create 60s prints inspired by the early days of Coronation Street! Suitable for over 16s. All prices include booking fee and materials. Booking essential. 60 s Inspired Tea Towels (Block Printing) Sunday 25 February, pm, s Inspired Wall Hanging (Block Printing) Sunday 25 March, pm, s Inspired Lino Printing Wednesday 18 April 6 8pm, 20 Shoe Box Sets Friday 23 February am - 12pm and 1-3pm Create your own room set inspired by the interiors of Coronation Street using boxes, wallpaper and junk materials. Drop in, 2 per child. Ordsall Hall Shaped by Time: Textile 21 Until 4 February 2018 Textile 21 is a thriving North West contemporary textile group who produce high quality, innovative and creative work using a variety of textile techniques. The new work in this exhibition presents a theme of the house as a home, responds to stories of people who have lived at Ordsall Hall, and explore the changes to the fabric and structure of the building over time. Rachel James Interval 1.1 by Markmakers 11 Feb to 13 May 2018 As a group of artists, Markmakers come together to explore common themes through each artist s individual contemporary art practice. Over the past year their theme has been interval. What is an interval? Is it just blank space? Is there anything of interest in the gaps? Family Sunday First Sunday of every month, 1-4pm Have a go at a range of fun, hands-on activities that span the history of Ordsall Hall from the 1300s up until the present day. 1 / Drop in, no booking required Once Upon A Time. Every Wednesday, am Sessions for young children and their adults in the beautiful surroundings of Ordsall Hall. Listen to wonderful stories together, have fun singing songs and rhymes, make simple crafts to take home, play with our toys and percussion instruments, meet other parents and carers, explore the building and gardens and stay for a coffee and a chat in the cafe afterwards. 1 / Drop in, no booking required Knit and Natter Every Monday, 10am - 12pm Join us for at our friendly knit and natter session every week. Beginners welcome or bring your own project. Free / Drop in, no booking required Sunday Tours of Ordsall Hall Every Sunday (except the first Sunday of the month), 2-3pm If you would like to find out more about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall why not join one of our volunteers for an informal walking tour of the house? 3.00 / Drop in, no booking required Christmas Grotto Sunday 10 and Sunday 17 December 1-3pm Come and meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto at Ordsall Hall and receive a gift! Time slots will be confirmed after booking per child (plus booking fee) Booking required Alteri Choir Sunday 10 December pm Alteri returns to Ordsall Hall to present performances of Benjamin Britten s magical Ceremony of Carols, with harpist Angelina Warburton and other Christmas music by Peter Warlock, Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria and Marenzio. A warming glass of hot mulled apple and a mince pie is included in ticket price. Perfect for a cold winter evening! 10 (plus booking fee) Booking required Christmas Wreath Making Sunday 17 December 9.30am 12.30pm Come and make a festive wreath to take home using natural materials such as chillies, oranges and pine cones. Great to keep or use as a gift! 25 (plus booking fee) Free mince pie and all materials included. Suitable for ages 14 and over. Booking required Sleepy Stories and Christmas Cheer Thursday 21 December 6pm and 7.15pm Join Sleepy Steph for some Christmas cheer, winter tales and hot chocolate. Grab your favourite teddy, a cushion and a cup of cocoa before bedtime to hear stories in our Great Hall per ticket or 25 for a family of 4 (plus booking fee). Hot chocolate included in ticket price. Suitable for ages 3 and over Booking essential Textiles Workshop: Colour onto Cloth Wednesday 24 January am - 4pm Join textile artists, Norma Hopkins and Teresa Jones from the Textiles 21 group on this day long workshop. Learn how to prepare fabrics for embroidery or other textile projects and apply colour onto cloth with block printing, rubbing, stencilling and foiling. Take away sumptuous fabrics to use in your work, plus more ideas to try at home. 45 (plus booking fee) Suitable for ages 14 and over. Booking required FAMILY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Salford Museum & Art Gallery and Ordsall Hall run a programme of activities for children & families. Please visit our website to find out what is coming up! salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture Look in the what s on section for holiday activities and weekend craft sessions. Alternatively salford.museum@scll.co.uk with your contact details if you would like to join our mailing list and receive a copy of our twiceyearly events and activities brochure

14 Mystery Pix Last time, on Mystery Pix This time LOCAL HISTORY ROUND UP This calendar of local history and heritage activities is based on information supplied by the individual organisations, and is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. It may be advisable to confirm details with the organisation in advance of attending an event. Please note that some societies have their own websites. Pic 1 Unfortunately, we are still unable to identify this one. We were thinking it was around the Ordsall area, possibly Tatton Street/ Robert Hall Street but really can t get it to fit anywhere. Maybe we ll never know. Any ideas? Pic 1 Who are these fine ladies and gentlemen? They may possibly be a Board of Guardians or a committee from a hospital or institute? ECCLES AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Meet at Alexandra House, 395 Liverpool Road, Peel Green,Eccles, at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Membership subscription Visitor s fee 3.00 Contact Paul Hassall, tel eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk SPRING 2018 PROGRAMME Wednesday 10th January 2018 Paul Speakman 1851 visit of Queen Victoria Wednesday 14th February David George Manchester Docks to Salford Quays Wednesday 14th March Judith Atkinson Barton Bridges Falling Down Wednesday 11th April Tony Wright Liverpool to Manchester monorail Wednesday 9th May Eccles As It Was: a slide presentation by Chris Carson. Please note: this meeting will be preceded by the Society s Annual General Meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend. IRLAM, CADISHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY We meet at St Paul s Church, Liverpool Road, Irlam pm. The third Wednesday of each month. Members 1.00 Visitors Contact: Deborah Yates - debbie.yates@yahoo.co.uk history_society AUTUMN 2017 PROGRAMME 17th January 2018 Blackpool Holidays of Yesteryear Deborah Yates 21st February The Mersey and Irwell Navigation David George 21st March The Way We Were Keith Thompson 18th April Mrs Gaskell s Connections in Salford Dr. Diane Duffy 16th May Women Prisoners in 19th Century Lancashire Martin Baggoley WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT LIBRARY Meetings as advertised at 51 Crescent, Salford M5 4WX. For information contact Lynette Cawthra Library Manager on , or enquiries@ wcml.org.uk. Times of meetings vary: watch out for publicity or visit: All events are free and are at the Library unless otherwise stated SALFORD ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY SOCIETY Meet on the monthly meetings for the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30-9pm in the Peel Building, Salford University. Entry via the lower level by a rear door with wheelchair access. Newcomers should Sarah at s.j.cattell1@salford.ac.uk. Parking is available at 2. Membership is 10 annually or 15 family which will allow attendance to planned visits (eg Ordsall Hall) and active workshops on actual digging techniques. SWINTON & PENDLEBURY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The friendly and informal meetings are held fortnightly at 10.15am at Fletcher Hall, Vicarage Road., Swinton, M27 0WA. January 29 David Roughly: A glance at the past Pic 2 This appears to be Halliwell Street, across from Nashville School. We have a shot of Halliwell Street on our Digital Salford website that seems to match the housing. Pic 2 This aerial shot was marked up incorrectly. Perhaps the area being built on is a clue to someone from the area? SALFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month (except December) at Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Peel Park, Crescent, Salford at 2pm Membership subscriptions 15, visitors 2 CORRESPONDENCE: Mr D Rainger, 7 St George s Crescent, Salford M6 8JG. or enquire at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. SPRING 2018 PROGRAMME 31 Jan David Winston Hilaire Belloc, MP for Salford 28 Feb Duncan Broady The History of Policing in Greater Manchester 28 March Brian Hallworth Down Forget Me Not Lane, Part 3 25 April AGM and slide show 20th June RHS Bridgewater and Worsley New Hall Mike Corless FRIENDS OF THE SALFORD MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION F S M A The Friends promote, support and assist the improvement of the City of Salford museums and galleries in cooperation with their management and staff. They actively support the Museum and Art Gallery at Peel Park and the Grade 1 listed manor house at Ordsall Hall. The Friends arrange a series of talks and visits during the year. These are described on our website: Forthcoming visits include Chetham s Library (January), Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum (February), Wardley Hall (Wednesday 18 April) and National Football Museum (17 May) Details of future visits and activities on trips@friendsofsalfordmuseum.org Membership is only 10 pa and you can obtain more information from subs@friendsofsalfordmuseums.org or by contacting Don Rainger on February 12 Dr. Diane Duffy: Elizabeth Gaskell February 26 Graham Stirrup: Life in the 1950s March 12 Cllr. Derek Antrobus: Salford s Hippie Victorians March 26 Brian Hallworth: Rocking years 2 April 9 Veronica Walker: Charles Dickens April 30 Brian Briggs: Funny Money May 14 Les Willis: North West Music Halls 2 Visitors welcome Contact Jean Appleby on Or Marjorie Williams on Pic 3 This is definitely Gertrude Street Pic 3 Another Whit Walk shot taken around the 50s. Although this one hasn t been marked up with its location we have a very good idea where it is. Can anyone verify this one for us, also what church it would probably be. We ll let you know what we have in the next issue Please send your information or comments to LifeTimes Link, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, Crescent, Salford M5 4WU or Editor salford.museum@scll.co.uk 26 27

15 In the last issue we indicated for the first time the topics to be covered in this issue. Salford Quays Due to pressures of space it has not been possible to bring you everything we promised, but we still think it is a good idea to give you an outline of what to expect. Therefore in the next issue we hope to have articles on: The Worsley Tug the world s first steamboat? Salford s Commemorative plaques VC paving stones in Salford Joseph Brotherton Salford s first MP Exchange Quay Salford Museum and Art Gallery Peel Park, Crescent, Salford M5 4WU Tel: salford.museum@scll.co.uk Opening times Tuesday - Friday 10.00am pm Saturday - Sunday 12.00pm 4.00pm Fully accessible, gift shop, cafe. Museum café opening times Weekdays (including Mondays) 8.30am 4.00pm Saturdays and Sundays: 12.00pm 3.00pm (Note: Closed Bank Holidays) Parking charges 2.00 for up to 3 hrs; 5.00 for 3 to 6 hrs; 8.00 for 6 to 12 hrs Salford Local History Library at Salford Museum and Art Gallery Tel: Opening times Monday - Thursday 10.00am pm Sunday 1.00pm pm (Note: Closed Bank Holidays) Parking charges for up to 3 hrs; 5.00 for 3 hrs or more Salford Museum and Art Gallery will close on the 22 December 2017 and reopen to the public on the 3 January FIND US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/ordsallhall facebook.com/salfordmuseumandartgallery FOLLOW US Opening times (by appointment only, except Wednesday - drop in all day): Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am pm & 2.00pm pm and Wednesdays (no appointment necessary) 10.00am pm Closed weekends and Mondays. Booking for the Local History Library is essential on stated days so please telephone or (museum reception) to book an appointment. salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture