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Salford

American  
[sawl-ferd, saw-, sal-] / ˈsɔl fərd, ˈsɔ-, ˈsæl- /

noun

  1. a city in Greater Manchester, in N England.


Salford British  
/ ˈsɒl-, ˈsɔːlfəd /

noun

  1. a city in NW England in Salford unitary authority, Greater Manchester, on the Manchester Ship Canal: a major centre of the cotton industry in the 19th century; extensive dock area, now redeveloped, includes the Lowry arts centre; university (1967). Pop: 72 750 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 216 500 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)

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Lampard believed he could improve the forward having seen how the former Salford man's attitude and commitment.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

We saw Lime e-scooters dotted around Salford this week - but they can't be used in neighbouring Manchester city centre.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Paige, 22, a student at the University of Salford, is considering buying LimePrime for her twice weekly commute into Manchester city centre to her weekend hospitality job, which she often finishes late at night.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Back in Salford, James acknowledges that although not everyone is in favour of e-bikes and e-scooters in urban centres, more choice can only be a plus.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The praise, though high, bestowed on these excellent meditations by the Bishop of Salford is well deserved.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)