Salford Then & Now: Behind the Exhibition
Arts & Culture

Salford Then & Now: Behind the Exhibition

When

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 19:00

Broughton Leisure Centre

Broughton Leisure Cntre, Great Cheetham St W, Salford, M7 2DN

Time

19:00

Price guide

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Get a behind the scenes look into the Salford Then & Now exhibition at Height Library. Join photographers Phil Portus, Steve Chapman, and Cath Stanley as they discuss the inspiration behind the exhibition, the photos, and the contrast between the photos of the past and present. Following this insightful discussion, we will be joined by local poet, Matt Concannon, as he recites the poem he created for the Salford 100 celebrations ‘The Salford Way.’ This is a FREE, drop in event.

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