{"product_id":"not-manchester-the-proud-story-of-salford","title":"Not Manchester: The Proud Story of Salford by David G. Oldham | Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSalford is not Manchester. This popular history, penned by Salford native David G. Oldham, finally tells the proud, distinct story of Salford through its streets, factories, families, and the River Irwell that has served as its border for a millennium. Discover the rich history that has often been overshadowed, from its origins as a royal manor in the Domesday Book to its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context and Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis narrative dismantles the pattern where Salford’s achievements are frequently credited to its neighbor. Learn how Salford received its charter in 1230, seventy-one years before Manchester, and how its Hundred Court outlasted all others in England. The book explores moments where Salford’s identity was obscured, such as the Manchester Ship Canal docks being located in Salford, or BBC coverage of the Salford Quays being attributed to Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes Explored\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe Irwell River as a defining border throughout history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEvents from the Civil War siege of 1642 through the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe experiences of the Salford Pals marching to France with red roses and the impact of the Christmas Blitz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCultural milestones, including L.S. Lowry finding his life's work, Shelagh Delaney writing \u003cem\u003eA Taste of Honey\u003c\/em\u003e, Ewan MacColl's 'Dirty Old Town,' and the legacy of Albert Finney and the Salford Lads Club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe stories of the women who managed factories and households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe 1926 Home Office memo dismissing Salford as 'merely a scratch collection of 240,000 people.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDavid Oldham grew up in Salford and now resides in Normandy, serving as the Guardian of the British Normandy Memorial. His deep personal connection ensures this history is warm, honest, and unsentimental, resonating deeply with anyone from Salford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David G. Oldham\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1918786002\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152 x 229 mm (approx. 6 x 9 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the essential popular history that captures the true spirit and narrative of Salford, making it a must-read for local residents and enthusiasts of British Social \u0026amp; Urban History.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"by David G. Oldham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640300380542,"sku":"1918786003","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/71deaVF94GL_e1438b3c-1c9e-4e99-850b-2c7b7de6e63a.jpg?v=1783242460","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/fr-be\/products\/not-manchester-the-proud-story-of-salford","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}