Salford In 50 BuildingsAlthough little is recorded of its earlier history, Salford is a city of great antiquity. In 1228, Henry III granted the Lancashire town the right to hold a market and an annual fair. Centuries later, it was the Industrial Revolution that had a phenomenal impact, with Salford becoming one of the greatest cotton towns. With the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894, the newly built docks in Salford became another major factor shaping the local

earthy browns

LS Lowry’s Bargoed captures the atmosphere of this Welsh mining town with his signature industrial style

and Salford expanded rapidly from a small market town into a major industrial metropolis

gazing out to sea

allows you to bring a piece of sporting and artistic history into your home

Manchester Spanish Line and others

The reverse is crafted from soft black velour and finished with a discreet zip fastening for everyday comfort

not only in order to give children a comprehensive foundation in world art history

Helen Keller

Burnt Sienna

the Portrait of Ann keyring showcases LS Lowry’s enigmatic subject in stunning clarity

the painting invites interpretation—are these figures waiting