Salford
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 216 500 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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The force said a property was raided on St James' Road in Higher Broughton, Salford, on Tuesday evening and the suspect is being questioned.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When it came to man-of-the-match candidates in the League Two play-off final between Notts County and Salford City, there was only one winner for Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth and Bromley counterpart Andy Woodman.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Reform UK has been picking up seats in former Labour heartlands in the north of England and the Midlands, including Wigan, Bolton, Salford and Halton.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Phoenix, from Salford, was flying back from Turkey on the Jet2 flight with his father James when the episode unfolded - and led to them being personally thanked by the pilot.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Or, again, in connection with the Employment of Children Act, out of seventy-four county boroughs, fifty have made by-laws in reference to street trading, but large towns, like Leeds, Nottingham, or Salford, have made none.
From Boy Labour and Apprenticeship by Bray, Reginald Arthur
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