On Wednesday 11 February, we enjoyed a lovely trip out with a group of older residents to Salford Museum & Art Gallery during the opening week of Your Salford 100. It was a great chance to explore the new exhibition together and celebrate Salford’s 100 years of city status.
The exhibition brings together objects, stories and voices from across the decades and walking round it as a group sparked so many memories and conversations. People pointed out things that reminded them of growing up in Salford, how different neighbourhoods used to look, and the characters and communities that have shaped the city we know today. It was a relaxed, friendly visit and it really highlighted how everyone’s everyday experiences make up part of Salford’s story.
One object that meant a lot to the group was The Shouting Fusilier. We had already spent time with this piece in earlier workshops, choosing it together and talking about what it represented. Seeing it again brought back memories of family members, neighbours and the way life used to be. It reminded many of us of the bravery, loss and resilience tied into Salford’s history.
Those shared reflections led the group to create a poem titled “Walter”, which is now displayed alongside the statue in the exhibition, something everyone felt very proud of.
To read the poem created by the group, click here: Walter-poem.pdf
To find out more about Your Salford 100 or plan your own visit, you can visit the Salford Museum & Art Gallery website here: Home – Salford Museum & Art Gallery
