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| + | '''Salford Hundred''', sometimes called '''Salfordshire''', is a traditional subdivison of Lancashire. It effectively covers the south-east part of Lancashire, or the Lancastrian parts of the Greater Manchester combined authority (excluding effectively the [[Metropolitan Borough of Wigan]]). The Hundred was established prior to the establishment of the county Lancashire itself (which came in the late 12th century) and it was recorded in the ''[[Domesday Book]]'' (1086) as having been held by [[Edward the Confessor]] prior to the [[Norman]] conquest of 1066. | ||
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[[Category:Settlements in Lancashire]] | [[Category:Settlements in Lancashire]] | ||
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Salford is a cathedral city in Lancashire, England, approximately three miles north-west of Manchester city centre. It lies to the west of the River Irwell.
Historically the textile industry was important to the city’s economy, based around the Manchester Ship Canal. The Salford Quays area has undergone major regeneration including new housing and businesses.
The Manchester Metrolink tram system serves Salford Quays. The city’s mainline railway stations are Salford Central and Salford Crescent.
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club. Salford City Football Club play regional football (soccer).
Its population is 72,750 (2001).
Salford Hundred
Salford Hundred, sometimes called Salfordshire, is a traditional subdivison of Lancashire. It effectively covers the south-east part of Lancashire, or the Lancastrian parts of the Greater Manchester combined authority (excluding effectively the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan). The Hundred was established prior to the establishment of the county Lancashire itself (which came in the late 12th century) and it was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as having been held by Edward the Confessor prior to the Norman conquest of 1066.