A new heritage trail has been launched across Crescent in Salford, inviting people to explore the stories, people and moments that have shaped the area over the past 100 years.
Delivered by Untold History and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Salford100 Untold History Centenary Trail has been commissioned by the Crescent Culture Collective and will form part of the wider Salford100 programme.
The trail features a series of hyper-local information points positioned across Crescent, each uncovering lesser-known stories from the past century. From cultural milestones to everyday moments, the trail offers a fresh perspective on Salford’s recent history, encouraging people to see familiar streets in a new way.
Designed to be self-guided, the trail can be explored at any time. Alongside this, a programme of guided walking tours will bring the stories to life, led by local social enterprise Talk About It Mate.
The guided tours will take place on:
• Saturday 9th May, 11:00am – 12:00pm
• Wednesday 27th May, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Both tours will begin outside Salford Museum and Art Gallery and finish at The Old Fire Station, following key points along the trail. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
The trail forms part of Salford100, a year-long programme marking 100 years since Salford was granted city status. Through a mix of cultural activity, events and community-led projects, the programme reflects on the city’s past while looking ahead to its future.
The Crescent Culture Collective, a partnership bringing together cultural organisations, institutions and local stakeholders, has commissioned the project to ensure the stories of Crescent are shared in an accessible and engaging way.
Libby Rush, Founder of Untold History said “Untold History was created to uncover the stories that sit just beneath the surface of a place. Crescent has a rich history,and this trail gives people the chance to engage with it in a simple, accessible way –
whether that’s through a quick read on their way to work or lectures, out in the park or by joining one of the guided walks.”
Lindsay Taylor, Chair of the Crescent Culture Collective and Director of University of Salford Art Collection, said
“The intention behind commissioning this trail was to surface the narratives that have shaped Crescent over the past 100 years and topresent them through a highly localised lens. It offers an opportunity to engage with the area’s history in a way that is immediate, relevant and embedded within the everyday experience of the place.”
Mike Richard, Founder of Talk About it Mate, said “This project is exactly the kind of work we’re about at Talk About It Mate, bringing people together through shared experiences.
The trail gives people a reason to slow down, walk together and talk, while
connecting with the stories that have shaped Salford. That’s where the real value isfor me, creating those moments where people feel part of something.”
To find out more, visit the website https://untoldhistory.uk
