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MediaCityUK (home of BBC North and ITV), the Lowry (outstanding arts centre and L.S. Lowry gallery), Salford Quays (the transformed docklands), and a Greater Manchester city reborn from its industrial past
A little history
Salford was once the beating heart of the industrial revolution's cotton trade — the docks handled cotton from across the Empire. The docks closed in 1982. MediaCityUK transformed the area: the BBC, ITV and many media companies now base operations here. The Lowry — celebrating the matchstalk men painter — opened in 2000.
The Lowry is free and excellent — the L.S. Lowry collection is outstanding. MediaCityUK tours available. The Salford Quays waterfront walk. The Peel Park for the Victorian parkland.
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Salford Quays has excellent independent food. The Lowry area has good restaurants. The diverse community supports excellent food throughout.
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MediaCityUK is transforming the economy. The Lowry drives cultural tourism. Independent food businesses are growing strongly on the Quays.
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Salford is a place in Greater Manchester known for mediaCityUK (home of BBC North and ITV), the Lowry (outstanding arts centre and L.S. Lowry gallery), Salford Quays (the transformed docklands), and a Greater Manchester city reborn from its industrial past. Salford was once the beating heart of the industrial revolution's cotton trade — the docks handled cotton from across the Empire. The population is around 250,000.
Salford Quays has excellent independent food. The Lowry area has good restaurants. The diverse community supports excellent food throughout.
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