Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 8 Royal visits and famous footballers

Bill McLoughlin, 60, Irlam

Bill McLoughlin’s role as a photographer for the Salford Reporter and Advertiser has given him center stage at some of Salford’s most historic events. From meeting royal visitors, famous footballers and film stars, to national news stories, he’s seen it all. Working for years to change the stigma connected to his area, Bill continues to champion local projects and ignite community spirit.

Salfordians: The people make the city

2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to create a brand-new podcast. Salfordians is a mini-series highlighting 10 people who have provided a fascinating snapshot into their lives, detailing Salford's past, present and hopes for the future, capturing a unique audio archive for future generations. 

Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott

Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio

Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio

Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio

Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott.

Funder Credits: This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS and Salford City Council. A special thanks to For Housing, Salford, and to our brilliant partner, Reform Radio.

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