Salford

Salford

Salford , city (1991 pop. 96,525), NW England, located in the Manchester metropolitan area on the Irwell River. Salford was long an important textile center; many Port of Manchester docks were located in the confines of the city. Some of the former docklands are now the site of the Lowry Center, a huge complex of galleries, theaters, and other facilities. The city also has an unusual number of parks and recreation grounds. Predominant industries include chemicals, plastics, and electronic equipment. Made a free town in 1230, Salford also included the town of Manchester in the Middle Ages. The Univ. of Salford specializes in science and technology.

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Salford, England/UK ‘Ford at the Sallow (or Willow) Tree’ from the Old English salh ‘sallow’ or ‘willow’.

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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Salford." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Salford Oxon. Saltford 777, Salford 1086 (DB). ‘Ford over which salt is carried’. OE salt + ford.

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Salford

Salford Beds. Saleford 1086 (DB). ‘Ford where sallow-trees grow’. OE salh + ford.

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Salfords

Salfords Surrey. Salford 1279. ‘Ford where sallow-trees grow’. OE salh + ford.

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Salford Salford. Salford 1086 (DB). Identical in origin with Salford Beds.

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