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50 years ago in Salford: Magician’s freezing monkeys land him in court

As SalfordOnline.com trawled through the local newspapers from Salford and Eccles from 50 years ago we have to admit that we were delighted to see the headline:...

50 years ago in Salford: Irish ‘tinkers’ cause mayhem in Chapel Street pub fight

The negative adjective ‘tinker’ – for Irish travellers – is very rarely used in these modern times, however a court case in October 1965 at...

100 years ago in Salford: Vermin-riddled children land ‘lazy’ dad in jail

In a court case from The Salford City Reporter 100 years ago this month we came across a story of child neglect so shocking that it almost beggars belief. It is shocking...