Salford at Work: People and Industries Through the Years Mini Prints 1956 tea towel is a

1956 tea towel is a striking representation of movement and atmosphere

Barbara McClintock

a hallmark of Lowry’s style

adding a personal touch to the piece

Salford at Work: People and Industries Through the Years Mini Prints 1956 tea towel is aThough often seen as the smaller twin of Manchester, Salford its neighbour across the River Irwell boasts a rich industrial heritage. Cotton and silk spinning and weaving in local mills attracted an influx of families and provided Salford with a strong economy. However, it was the completion of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894 that triggered the towns development as a major inland port, and Salford expanded rapidly from a small market town into a