Salford lies at the heart of the City of Salford, a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. Salford is located by a meander of the River Irwell, which forms its boundary with the city of Manchester to the east. Salford became a major factory town and inland port during the 18th and 19th centuries. Cotton and silk spinning and weaving in local mills provided Salford with a strong economy. Salford Quays was a principal dockyard of the Manchester Ship Canal. Industrial activities declined during the 20th century however, causing a local economic depression. The city subsequently became one of contrasts, with regenerated inner-city areas like Salford Quays next to some of the most socially deprived and violent areas in England.
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Local Attractions :
Salford City Reds RLFC :
www.reds.co.uk
Lowry (The) :
www.thelowry.com
Ordsall Hall : http://www.salford.gov.uk/ordsallhall
Other Popular Attractions in Greater Manchester