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Architectural Heritage

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.

Perspectivist Peter Sainsbury

An unexpected enquiry led to a rediscovery of Peter Sainsbury’s architectural perspectives for Salford’s 1964 masterplan.

Hobson's Choice filming

Peel Park melancholy

Maggie Hobson: “I’ve been watching you for a long time and everything I’ve seen I’ve liked."

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.

Cross Lane Market Superintendent Office and Clock Tower

Pendleton’s Streamline Moderne

Pendleton's former Cross Lane Market Office is an almost forgotten gem in the architectural discourse concerning the City of Salford.

Viva Space, Hope, and Brutalism

Elain Harwood (1958–2023) and her untimely death, reflecting on her work in Space, Hope and Brutalism: English Architecture.

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.

Royal Institute of British Architects

RIBA Archive

A visit to the RIBA Library and Collections at 66 Portland Place, London, designed by architects for architects.