From writing one of The Hollies biggest hits while riding on the 95 bus down Bury New Road, to co-writing 10CC’s biggest hits, writing iconic footy songs and touring with Ringo’s All Starr Band...
Read moreDetailsSuper manger and the Tony Wilson of his day managed 10CC, Herman's Hermits, sports stars and more...
Read moreDetailsLocal author, Alice Searle, uncovers executions, suicides and ghosts on Kersal Moor...
Read moreDetailsFrom cock fighting to football, and from archery to horse racing, Kersal Moor has been at the epicentre of sport in Salford throughout the ages. Here, author Alice Searle, tells the tales...
Read moreDetailsA small piece of moorland that has a huge and rich history, from Chartist demonstrations, to horse racing, Spanking Roger and more...
Read moreDetailsEd Blaney, The Fall Tour Manager, Manager, Collaborator and Friend of Mark E Smith recalls their relationship...
Read moreDetailsOn Kersal Moor there is a plaque commemorating the great democracy rallies...
Read moreDetailsIn 1838, thousands of people met on Kersal Moor, to support the Chartists and their demand for the vote. It was the launch pad for democracy in the UK...
Read moreDetailsMary Monson, who defended striking miners and Strangeways Prison rioters, and who supported many community causes, including the Salford Unemployed Centre and Mary Burns Community Group, has sadly passed away...
Read moreDetailsThe first four banners have gone up along Bury New Road, promoting the Bury New Road Heritage Project...
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