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Neighbourhoods
'Chapel Street is Salford’s historic heart: laid back, spread out and under the radar. Running physically parallel to Deansgate, but contrasting with its urban straightness, architectural pomp and familiar brands, Chapel Street has the different counter-cultural feel of another city: still industrial, more casual, temporal. Chapel Street is at the centre of a £650m regeneration project that will see new housing, shops and cafes set up shop there.
At one end is Greengate Square, just over the Irwell from Manchester Cathedral. This was a spot reviled by the Victorians for being a dirty, knotted mass of industry and squalor; now it’s an elegant square with planting and fountains. You can grab a coffee at Grindsmith‘s eco pod espresso and enjoy the sun and view from the outdoor seating. Also good for coffee is creative, co-working space Honest Coffee further down Chapel Street, or Lupo Caffe Italiano, with its cheery yellow branding, homemade pastries and pasta dishes. Slick cocktail bar Corridor nearby is hard to find, but well worth the search.
Chapel Street is also has rich pickings culturally, with arts consultancy and contemporary art gallery The International 3, Islington Mill – a deceptively large complex of old industrial buildings that is home and workplace to a diverse range of artists and creatives – and the Working Class Movement Library, homage to Salford’s rich political history. Even the pubs are creative hubs; handsome Victorian gem The King’s Arms up Bloom Street boasts a stage space, while a number of the other boozers get caught up in Salford’s annual, and excellent, Sounds From the Other City music festival.'
- Creative Tourist
Chapel Street
Chapel Street'Chapel Street is Salford’s historic heart: laid back, spread out and under the radar. Running physically parallel to Deansgate, but contrasting with its urban straightness, architectural pomp and familiar brands, Chapel Street has the different counter-cultural feel of another city: still industrial, more casual, temporal. Chapel Street is at the centre of a £650m regeneration project that will see new housing, shops and cafes set up shop there.
At one end is Greengate Square, just over the Irwell from Manchester Cathedral. This was a spot reviled by the Victorians for being a dirty, knotted mass of industry and squalor; now it’s an elegant square with planting and fountains. You can grab a coffee at Grindsmith‘s eco pod espresso and enjoy the sun and view from the outdoor seating. Also good for coffee is creative, co-working space Honest Coffee further down Chapel Street, or Lupo Caffe Italiano, with its cheery yellow branding, homemade pastries and pasta dishes. Slick cocktail bar Corridor nearby is hard to find, but well worth the search.
Chapel Street is also has rich pickings culturally, with arts consultancy and contemporary art gallery The International 3, Islington Mill – a deceptively large complex of old industrial buildings that is home and workplace to a diverse range of artists and creatives – and the Working Class Movement Library, homage to Salford’s rich political history. Even the pubs are creative hubs; handsome Victorian gem The King’s Arms up Bloom Street boasts a stage space, while a number of the other boozers get caught up in Salford’s annual, and excellent, Sounds From the Other City music festival.'
- Creative Tourist
The Science and Industry Museum is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond.
It's a story that we're uniquely placed to tell—on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station, in the heart of the world’s first industrial city, today alive with innovative discoveries in science and technology.
MOSI Air and Space Hall
5 Liverpool RoadThe Science and Industry Museum is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond.
It's a story that we're uniquely placed to tell—on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station, in the heart of the world’s first industrial city, today alive with innovative discoveries in science and technology.
The Northern Quarter is a trendy neighborhood, with vibrant street art, bohemian bars and independent record shops. It’s home to buzzy restaurants and some of the city’s liveliest music venues, which host up-and-coming indie bands and established acts. Cultural attractions include the artists’ studios at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, and rotating exhibits at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.
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Northern Quarter
The Northern Quarter is a trendy neighborhood, with vibrant street art, bohemian bars and independent record shops. It’s home to buzzy restaurants and some of the city’s liveliest music venues, which host up-and-coming indie bands and established acts. Cultural attractions include the artists’ studios at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, and rotating exhibits at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.
Art
Created in 2000, Islington Mill remains a work in progress; an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a vibrant and resourceful cross disciplinary creative network; a space where conversations leads to connections, collaboration and co-creation.
Public arts programmes, residencies and galleries sit alongside rehearsal space. Music and visual arts mix with events and exhibitions. More than 50 businesses and 100 artists call the Mill home. Over the last 15 years we’ve supported more than 5000 artists from 35 countries. More than 15,000 people visit the building every year. Some stay for an evening, some make it their home for several years.
Islington Mill is a celebration of the unconventional; of radical and subversive thinking – it is a place where anything feels possible. Our flexibility and fluid structure is a catalyst for creativity, allowing artists, residents and tenants to challenge accepted notions of what arts and culture can do, and who can be involved. We treasure our independence to explore and to create; to live and work as freely and creatively as possible, fostering an openness to experiment.
The Mill was built on an ethos of experimentation, creativity and inclusivity that has evolved and clarified over time. More than just a physical venue, ours is an attitude and approach that unites people. The organic network we have forged here continues to evolve because of the actions of the people who get involved; our community.
We value collaboration – within the Mill, the local community, nationally and internationally – and we are an integral part of the area’s regeneration. Attracting and retaining talent is fundamental to what we do – supporting creative entrepreneurs and facilitating the potential and promise they bring. Our ethos of participation, community and open space makes us a vital ingredient in the urban regeneration mix, both in complementing what’s on offer and generating new possibilities.
The Mill sits between the University of Salford and Manchester city centre, straddling the two cities; simultaneously at the heart of Salford’s creative community and just a 10-minute walk down Chapel Street to Manchester city centre. Our studio spaces are situated across the upper floors of the main converted mill – an imposing red brick building constructed around a cobbled central courtyard.
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Islington Mill
Oldfield RoadCreated in 2000, Islington Mill remains a work in progress; an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a vibrant and resourceful cross disciplinary creative network; a space where conversations leads to connections, collaboration and co-creation.
Public arts programmes, residencies and galleries sit alongside rehearsal space. Music and visual arts mix with events and exhibitions. More than 50 businesses and 100 artists call the Mill home. Over the last 15 years we’ve supported more than 5000 artists from 35 countries. More than 15,000 people visit the building every year. Some stay for an evening, some make it their home for several years.
Islington Mill is a celebration of the unconventional; of radical and subversive thinking – it is a place where anything feels possible. Our flexibility and fluid structure is a catalyst for creativity, allowing artists, residents and tenants to challenge accepted notions of what arts and culture can do, and who can be involved. We treasure our independence to explore and to create; to live and work as freely and creatively as possible, fostering an openness to experiment.
The Mill was built on an ethos of experimentation, creativity and inclusivity that has evolved and clarified over time. More than just a physical venue, ours is an attitude and approach that unites people. The organic network we have forged here continues to evolve because of the actions of the people who get involved; our community.
We value collaboration – within the Mill, the local community, nationally and internationally – and we are an integral part of the area’s regeneration. Attracting and retaining talent is fundamental to what we do – supporting creative entrepreneurs and facilitating the potential and promise they bring. Our ethos of participation, community and open space makes us a vital ingredient in the urban regeneration mix, both in complementing what’s on offer and generating new possibilities.
The Mill sits between the University of Salford and Manchester city centre, straddling the two cities; simultaneously at the heart of Salford’s creative community and just a 10-minute walk down Chapel Street to Manchester city centre. Our studio spaces are situated across the upper floors of the main converted mill – an imposing red brick building constructed around a cobbled central courtyard.
The Salford Museum & Art Gallery collection is mainly that of a social history collection reflecting the lives of people in Salford. In addition we hold a Victorian Art collection, a small but representative collection of British modern art, and a large collection of Pilkington Ceramics which includes the factory archive.
The Local History Library within the museum holds a wealth of material including maps, plans, trade directories and photographs all pertaining to Salford’s history.
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
CrescentThe Salford Museum & Art Gallery collection is mainly that of a social history collection reflecting the lives of people in Salford. In addition we hold a Victorian Art collection, a small but representative collection of British modern art, and a large collection of Pilkington Ceramics which includes the factory archive.
The Local History Library within the museum holds a wealth of material including maps, plans, trade directories and photographs all pertaining to Salford’s history.
The John Rylands Library is the most remarkable university special collections library in the world.
We are proud to be a part of The University of Manchester. Over 250,000 people visit and engage with the Library each year.
Everyone is welcome in the Library, to study, research the collection, participate in our programme of events or simply enjoy how the space makes you feel.
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John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library is the most remarkable university special collections library in the world.
We are proud to be a part of The University of Manchester. Over 250,000 people visit and engage with the Library each year.
Everyone is welcome in the Library, to study, research the collection, participate in our programme of events or simply enjoy how the space makes you feel.
Food scene
Our Name 'Vero Moderno' translated from Italiano is 'True and Modern', this is exactly how we approach our food. We celebrate the old and the new with classic and traditional ingredients combined to create truly exceptional, original and modern dishes.
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Vero Moderno
Chapel StreetOur Name 'Vero Moderno' translated from Italiano is 'True and Modern', this is exactly how we approach our food. We celebrate the old and the new with classic and traditional ingredients combined to create truly exceptional, original and modern dishes.
The aim at Porta is to keep things really simple. A relaxed, totally informal environment inspired by the tiniest independent tapas bars of Barcelona and Madrid. Lots of bar stools and casual tables create a busy, buzzing atmosphere.
The menu is enthusiastically Iberian, representing many tapas bar classics.
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Porta Tapas Bar
50 Greenwood StThe aim at Porta is to keep things really simple. A relaxed, totally informal environment inspired by the tiniest independent tapas bars of Barcelona and Madrid. Lots of bar stools and casual tables create a busy, buzzing atmosphere.
The menu is enthusiastically Iberian, representing many tapas bar classics.
A friendly licensed cafe run by the owners. We have a menu with lots of vegan friendly options including hot dishes, salads & in the evenings burgers & fries. Also lovely fresh sandwiches/ toasties & homemade soups. Our regular events of live music and open mics prompt a later opening time on occasions of approx 11.30pm.
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Deli-Lama Cafe-Bar
1 Chapel StA friendly licensed cafe run by the owners. We have a menu with lots of vegan friendly options including hot dishes, salads & in the evenings burgers & fries. Also lovely fresh sandwiches/ toasties & homemade soups. Our regular events of live music and open mics prompt a later opening time on occasions of approx 11.30pm.
Manchester's first Bohemian bier palace, cook haus and bakery. Showtime entertainment, live music and mountain frolics every day of the week.
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Albert's Schloss
27 Peter StManchester's first Bohemian bier palace, cook haus and bakery. Showtime entertainment, live music and mountain frolics every day of the week.
Sightseeing
he Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, usually known as Salford Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral on Chapel Street. The architectural style is decorated neo-Gothic
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Salford Cathedral
250 Chapel Sthe Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, usually known as Salford Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral on Chapel Street. The architectural style is decorated neo-Gothic
Working people have always struggled to get their voices heard. The Working Class Movement Library is a treasure trove with records of over 200 years of organising and campaigning by ordinary men and women.
Working Class Movement Library
51 CrescentWorking people have always struggled to get their voices heard. The Working Class Movement Library is a treasure trove with records of over 200 years of organising and campaigning by ordinary men and women.
Befitting the national museum of democracy, objects related to the fight for the vote make up a core of the collection. The objects are hugely varied. The PHM collection of trade union and political banners is the largest and most important of its type in the world. The museum also houses an internationally significant political archive and includes the complete holdings of the Labour Party and Communist Party of Great Britain. PHM also holds over 95,000 photographic images covering labour history, the Labour Party and more general political history.
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People's History Museum
Left BankBefitting the national museum of democracy, objects related to the fight for the vote make up a core of the collection. The objects are hugely varied. The PHM collection of trade union and political banners is the largest and most important of its type in the world. The museum also houses an internationally significant political archive and includes the complete holdings of the Labour Party and Communist Party of Great Britain. PHM also holds over 95,000 photographic images covering labour history, the Labour Party and more general political history.