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I am considering merging this page with the page entitled "City of Salford" as I think the existence of the two pages is confusing and a combined page under the heading Salford that explains the difference between the metropolitan borough and districts within would be more appropriate. My intention is then to expand the page with further information similiar to that for Manchester (old rivalries between the twin cities never dies!) which has a single page. Any observations?
- The City of Salford is the metropolitan borough and contains the towns of Salford and others. Therefore do not merge please!! David 21:06, 29 August 2005 (UTC)
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[edit] Jewish community
The page makes no mention of the very large Jewish population in Salford (mainly around Broom Lane). Any ideas? JFW | T@lk 20:20, 28 August 2005 (UTC)
[edit] The town vs city debate. Again
City of Salford
I think having two entries for Salford and 'City of Salford' is somewhat confusing. The notion of a historical Salford, within what is now Salford, is highly debatable.
The "town of Salford" is in fact a city!!!
I agree that having two entries is confusing and would personally prefer just one. I have no idea what "the notion of a historical Salford within what is now Salford is highly debatable" means. Salford has a long and interesting history (irrespective of present day boundaries) and the story should be told.
- Please read the articles: the first line of each gives you a hint. David has already explained the situation very clearly. The JPS 09:40, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
I'll give you another hint - there is no "town" called Salford. The status of city was conferred on Salford in 1926 and from that date the "town" ceased to exist. Get it?????
There are a number of inaccuracies in this article, for example:
The road referred to as "the Crescent" is actually called "Crescent",
"The Lowry Centre" is called "The Lowry",
The "Lowry Outlet" is called "The Lowry Outlet Mall".
- I'm far more willing to trust someone who has bothered to create an account and profile (i.e. David); especially when they are studying town planning! Unless you have a source for your claims, then I'm sure more experienced editors would have made any correction by now.
- The benefit of the wiki is that you yourself can correct minor inaccuracies. The JPS 20:16, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
Maybe it wouldn't be beyond someone studying town planning to look in the Manchester A-Z and to visit websites such as http://www.thelowry.com and http://www.lowryoutletmall.com. There is no mystery to research, you know!
I also don't need you to "trust" me - I have lived and or worked in the city for 30 years and although I don't consider myself an expert on Salford I have picked up a fair amount of knowledge over the years.
- ah, the good old University of Life! The JPS 09:55, 20 September 2005 (UTC)
Why is Christopher Eccleston listed under the "Resident" section when he was "Born in" Salford? Having said that he does still have a house in Salford.
[edit] Documentary evidence
I've just removed the following from the history section:
- According to Documentary in the UK, in 1970's Salford's council estates are constantly patroled by Police due to high rate of crime and drug abuse. Much were blamed on Margaret Thatcher, an ex-PM of UK
As well as being not particularly clear, no source is given for this - even the name of the particular documentary would help, although even that is not sufficient under WP:V. If anyone wants to have a go at finding sources to support a similar claim, feel free. Aquilina 12:41, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Population figures
In the opening paragraph it says "the metropolitan borough had a population of..." What is "the metropolitan borough"? Is it Greater Manchester, or is there a Metropolitan Borough of Salford?
There is no "Metropolitan Borough of Salford". Salford is a city!
