Salford at Work: People and Industries Through the Years Eco LS Lowry’s Market Scene

LS Lowry’s Market Scene

Square format with iconic Walala artwork

Capturing the bustling energy of fans streaming into Burnden Park

The figures on the shore

Included in this fascinating tour are the Giant’s Basin in Castlefield

Salford at Work: People and Industries Through the Years Eco LS Lowry’s Market SceneThough often seen as the smaller twin of Manchester, Salford its neighbour across the River Irwell boasts a rich industrial heritage. Cotton and silk spinning and weaving in local mills attracted an influx of families and provided Salford with a strong economy. However, it was the completion of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894 that triggered the towns development as a major inland port, and Salford expanded rapidly from a small market town into a