Salford in 50 Buildings

Rabbitts, Paul; O'reilly, Carole

ISBN 10: 1445694220 / ISBN 13: 9781445694221

Published by Amberley Publishing, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Salford in 50 Buildings
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445694220
• ISBN 13: 9781445694221
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Discover Salford's architectural treasures and historical landmarks in this captivating journey through the city's 50 most iconic buildings.

Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Salford through its architecture, from the medieval Ordsall Hall to the modern Lowry Theatre. Uncover the stories behind these landmarks and gain a deeper understanding of the city's urban development and social reform. This guide showcases the diverse architectural styles and historical periods that have shaped Salford's unique identity.

Perfect for local history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and tourists seeking to explore Salford's hidden gems. Salford in 50 Buildings offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's past and present, celebrating its Victorian heritage and embracing its exciting future.

About the Author

Dr Paul Rabbitts has over 35 years of experience in designing, managing and restoring urban parks across the UK. As a qualified Landscape Architect, he is also a published author and regular contributor to journals and periodicals. As well as being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, he currently works full time for Norwich City Council as their parks manager. He is an author of books on architects Sir Christopher Wren and Decimus Burton as well as Regent’s Park, Richmond Park, Hyde Park, the wider Royal Parks and that icon of public parks, the Victorian and Edwardian bandstand, on which he is acknowledged as a UK expert and which was the subject of his PhD at the University of East Anglia. He lectures frequently on all things parks and can be contacted via his website www.paulrabbitts.co.uk . He lives in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.