Residents across Salford are being invited to share their personal memories as part of a new community heritage project celebrating the city’s centenary year.

The “Salford Stories” initiative, based at Langworthy Cornerstone, is calling on local people to help tell the story of the city through lived experiences, photographs and family histories.

The project forms part of Salford 100, a year-long programme of events marking 100 years since the city was officially granted city status in 1926. The celebrations aim to honour Salford’s past while capturing the voices and experiences of today’s communities.

As part of the campaign, organisers have shared a historic image showing babies at Langworthy Clinic Welfare Foods from November 1951, encouraging residents to reflect on their own connections to the area.

People are being asked whether they recognise anyone in the photograph, have memories of the service, or if family members once worked there.

Organisers hope to collect 100 stories for 100 years, with contributions set to feature in a public exhibition and a community film.

The exhibition will take place from 20 to 24 April at Langworthy Cornerstone, a long-established community hub serving areas including Weaste, Seedley and Langworthy. The centre is known for hosting a wide range of activities, exhibitions and wellbeing services for local residents, including hosting Phill Portus’ photography exhibition.

Visitors will also be able to add their memories in person via a “Story Tree” installation, creating a visual display of shared history and experiences.

A special celebration event is planned for 24 April (11am–1pm), bringing the project together and showcasing the collected stories.

Organisers are also appealing for historic photographs of Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley, which can be temporarily donated for inclusion in the exhibition.

Residents can submit stories in under 100 words via social media comments or private message, or contact organisers directly for more information.