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'''Salford''' is a city in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately three miles north-west of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Lancashire]]. It lies to the west of the the River Irwell.

'''Salford''' is a city in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately three miles north-west of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Lancashire]]. It lies to the west of the 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.

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.

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]]).

[[Salford City Reds]] are an English [[rugby league]] club. Salford City Football Club play regional football ([[soccer]]).

Its population is 72,750 (2001).

Its population is 72,750 (2001).

[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]