Can I just say what a fantastic / nostalgic site! i was a student in Oaklands Halls in the early 1980s. Whilst not originally from the Salford area, the surrounding area always fascinated me. We had superb views from the Halls of Residence over the Kersal Flats, the old racecourse, and the University and Manchester City Centre in the background. Some great times were had in various local hostelries (The Star Inn, The Plough, The Kersal Hotel).
I moved away for a few years, but now live only a few miles away. It is so sad to see how much the area has changed - not only have the Halls and flats gone, but the colliery and many of the aforementioned pubs.
Alas, I don't have many photos of the Halls from my time there, so if anyone reading reading has any old photos I would love to see them!
Barbara
Can I just say what a fantastic / nostalgic site! i was a student in Oaklands Halls in the early 1980s. Whilst not originally from the Salford area, the surrounding area always fascinated me. We had superb views from the Halls of Residence over the Kersal Flats, the old racecourse, and the University and Manchester City Centre in the background. Some great times were had in various local hostelries (The Star Inn, The Plough, The Kersal Hotel).
I moved away for a few years, but now live only a few miles away. It is so sad to see how much the area has changed - not only have the Halls and flats gone, but the colliery and many of the aforementioned pubs.
Alas, I don't have many photos of the Halls from my time there, so if anyone reading reading has any old photos I would love to see them!