Culture

New Oxford pub, Image permission given by Tony Flynn

“We’re returning The New Oxford to its former glory” – Salford pub to be taken back to its Victorian roots

A 200-year-old pub in Salford is undergoing an impressive three week transformation to take it back to its Victorian roots.  […]

A horse bus of the Manchester Carriage Company, the company that John Greenwood created. Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service

The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]

Jay Rayner praises Salford cafe for "profoundly comforting" food

Jay Rayner praises Salford cafe for “profoundly comforting” food

Celebrity food critic Jay Rayner has praised a Salford Hong Kong-style cafe for its “outrageous” and otherwise “profoundly comforting” food.  […]