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About Brass Band News and posters

Discover an almost complete run of the 19th-20th century journal, Brass Band News, and five 19th century posters for brass band contests and performances.

A poster from 1862 advertising a Brass band contest.
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About Lean Library

Lean Library is a browser extension that simplifies accessing articles, journals, and databases. Making research easier, especially off-campus.

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About Library Search

Library Search helps find reliable academic resources like books, journals, and databases. Save, organize, filter, and reference your results easily.

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About Reading Lists

The Library's Reading Lists service is here to help students searching for recommended readings as well as lecturers looking to create reading lists.

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About the Archives

We preserve and provide access to unique primary resource materials to cultivate teaching, learning and research at the University.

Archive image: A group of academics pose for a photo outside the Peel Building.
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About the Bridgewater Department Photographic Collection

We have photographs capturing maintenance and engineering works, mostly along the course of the Bridgewater Canal, from around 1910 to 1945.

Archive image: A black and white photo shows a group of men and boys standing beside a large pipe for the canal.
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About the Mike Craig Archive

This collection of audio recordings is a valuable and unique resource for charting the history and development of radio comedy in the 20th century.

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About the Richard Badnall Papers

The Richard Badnall Papers are letters and documents about the invention of an undulating railway between 1832 and 1836.

Richard Badnall papers
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About the Stanley Houghton Collection

Stanley Houghton was an early 20th century playwright born in Ashton upon Mersey, Sale.

Archive image: Cover of the book of the script for the Stanley Houghton play, 'Twixt Cup And Lip'
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About the University of Salford Audio-Visual Collection

Contains promotional videos for the University, footage of graduation ceremonies, royal visits, building construction, and student life on campus.

Archive image: A still from a University video.
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