The indoor event hosted by respected local historian/journalist, Tony Flynn, is scheduled for Friday, April 10 at 7pm, following a previous outdoor talk held in January and promises an even deeper dive into the area’s “colourful history and characters”.

Attendees can expect a wide-ranging and lively journey through time, covering everything from the dramatic events of the Fenian Outrage to the curious tale of Prince Peter Lobengula’s visit to a local pub and its aftermath. The talk will also shine a light on everyday life in Salford’s past, including the unique pulley payment system once used at Lande’s Store and the social scene around venues such as The Cad dance hall and The King’s Cinema.

There will also be reflections on more recent history, including Tony Wilson’s memories of his childhood home on Regent Road, as well as connections to acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh.

Other topics set to feature include the impact of the Manchester Blitz and local fatalities, stories of razor-carrying Teddy Boys, a women’s pub football team from the 1970s, and the mysteries surrounding Regent Road swimming baths. Intriguing historical oddities such as arsenic-laced beer, Queen Victoria’s arch, and the so-called “vanishing Peeping Tom pub” will also be explored.

The event is free to attend, though visitors are encouraged to make a donation towards the upkeep of Salford Lads Club, a well-known community institution.

Organisers say it promises to be an entertaining and informative evening for anyone interested in Salford’s local heritage, with plenty of stories that bring the area’s past vividly to life.