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Jubilee House, today working Class Movement Library.

Unsung Hero: Edith Cavell

Discovering Miss Edith Cavell some months ago has led to a fascination with the mythology and mystique that cloaks her story.

Perspectivist Peter Sainsbury

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

Pavilion of the Spanish Republic

Thesis to Book 2025

Energised, refocused and ready to tackle a new challenge: transforming a thesis into a book!

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.

School of chiropody (foot clinic) The Crescent, 1949

Could I have my feet done?

The time when the Minister of Education, Miss Ellen Wilkinson became the School of Chiropody's first client!

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

Davy Joule Faraday

After some investigative work, we've uncovered new details about the former Davy, Joule, and Faraday Halls of Residence, designed by Tom Mellor.