Salford’s centenary celebrations are taking to the streets with the launch of a new heritage trail across Crescent, offering a fresh way to explore the city’s past 100 years.
The Salford100 Untold History Centenary Trail, delivered by Untold History and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), has been commissioned by the Crescent Culture Collective as part of the wider Salford100 programme.
The initiative invites residents and visitors alike to uncover the lesser-known stories that have shaped the area, from cultural milestones to everyday moments often overlooked.
Spanning key locations across Crescent, the self-guided trail features a series of hyper-local information points designed to bring hidden histories to light.
Each stop offers a snapshot into Salford’s evolving identity, encouraging people to see familiar streets through a new lens.
Alongside the self-guided experience, a programme of guided walking tours will further animate the trail. Led by local social enterprise Talk About It Mate, the walks aim to foster connection and conversation while exploring the area’s rich heritage.
Two tours are scheduled for May, taking place on Saturday 9 May from 11am to 12pm and Wednesday 27 May from 6pm to 7pm. Both will begin outside Salford Museum and Art Gallery and conclude at The Old Fire Station, with tickets available via Eventbrite.
The trail forms part of Salford100, a year-long programme marking a century since Salford was granted city status. Through a mix of cultural events, community-led projects and public initiatives, the programme reflects on the city’s past while looking ahead to its future.
Libby Rush, Founder of Untold History, said the project aligns with the organisation’s mission to reveal the stories beneath the surface of everyday places. “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 by joining one of the guided walks,” she said.
Lindsay Taylor, Chair of the Crescent Culture Collective and Director of the University of Salford Art Collection, added that the trail was designed to present history 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,” she said.
For Mike Richard, Founder of Talk About It Mate, the project is as much about connection as it is about heritage. “The trail gives people a reason to slow down, walk together and talk, while connecting with the stories that have shaped Salford,” he said. “That’s where the real value is, creating those moments where people feel part of something.”
More information about the trail can be found at untoldhistory.uk.