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The history of Salford Shopping City dates back to 1957, when the Ellor Street Development Plan was first announced. The plan proposed the demolition of 6,000 houses over a 300 acre site in the Hanky Park (Hankinson Street) and Ellor Street areas of Pendleton.

In 1958, a scale model of the Ellor Street Development Plan was exhibited to the public for the first time, which was designed to address Salford’s housing issues ‘all in one go’. It was officially recognised as the biggest scheme in Europe at the time.

What followed was three years of demolition work, during which time the master plan for a shopping precinct was commissioned by Salford Council. In 1962 the £5.25 million plan was given the green light.

Building work took place between 1962 and 1970, during which time three 16 storey blocks had been completed and become occupied, and on May 21,1970, the new Salford Market officially opened.

Work continued apace, and in 1971, Tesco became the very first shop to open in Salford Precinct.

The Salford Market and Salford Precinct continued to trade successfully for 20 years, and in 1991 the building was refurbished including the installation of roofs across various walkways, making large swathes of the centre undercover.

At this time, Salford Precinct was officially renamed Salford Shopping City, and the site continues to go from strength-to-strength under new ownership. Comprising over 100 shops, it still sits at the heart of the local community.

Keep checking back to see how the story continues to unfold……

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Terms & Conditions
1. This promotion is to win a prize from selected retailers. There is no cash alternative. There will be weekly opportunities to win on Wednesdays.
2. A graphic will be shared to the Facebook page on a Wednesday whereby followers must like & share to be in with a chance of winning. They will then be selected at random.
3. This promotion is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over. Children must be represented by a parent or guardian.
4. Entrants must enter this promotion themselves and not on behalf of anyone else.
5. Joint submissions are not permitted.
6. By entering you confirm that you are eligible to do so. Salford Shopping Centre may require you to provide proof that you are eligible to enter this promotion.
7. This promotion is not open to employees or agencies at Salford Shopping Centre, their families or anyone professionally connected to this promotion.
8. The competition will launch every Wednesday.
9. This promotion may be amended or withdrawn at any time at Salford Shopping Centre’s discretion. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Salford Shopping Centre assumes no liability for any claim, loss, or damage arising (whether directly or indirectly).
10. Salford Shopping Centre accepts no responsibility for any failed or lost entries.
11. By entering this promotion all entrants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
12. All entry instructions form part of these Terms and Conditions.
13. If there is any reason to believe that there has been a breach of these terms and conditions the promoter may, at its sole discretion, reserve the right to exclude you from participating in the promotion.
14. Salford Shopping Centre’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the promotion will be final. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Promoter: Salford Shopping Centre, 1a Hankinson Way, Salford, M6 5JA.