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Computer Centre, Royal College of Advanced Technology, Salford, c1966 . Image: Salford Local History Library Collection.

Modern Computing

Originally designed as a dedicated computing centre, the Gilbert Rooms today are a somewhat overlooked part of the campus.

Crescent House, c1980s

Crescent House’s hidden casket

But here's the thing, a little fascinating nugget of detail concerning one of Salford's (and Greater Manchester's) finest Modernist buildings.

Oaklands Road halls of residence, Kersal, c1970 (2)

Davy Joule Faraday

Investigative work has uncovered new details about Salford's first student halls of residence at Oaklands Road, designed by Tom Mellor.