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100 years ago in Salford: ‘Rivers of blood’ threat sparks Broughton riot fears
Tony Flynn Fri 19th August, 12:44 PM
When neighbours fall out things can quickly turn nasty, as this story of warring families in Salford shows. It was August 1916 and at this time, with soldiers overseas...
100 years ago in Eccles: Albert Edward pub in trouble again
Tony Flynn Sat 26th September, 12:00 PM
The Albert Edward on Church Street, Eccles is a small, tidy pub which has a rich history dating back to 1830, however in September 1915 it hit the headlines for all the...
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