Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 9 Two-up, two-down

Stephen Jones, 79, Ordsall

Stephen has fond memories of the street he was born on; one where everyone knew each other and he and his friends used to play out until the sun went down. His childhood was one of mischief, pubs, and winding up the local bobbies. Fast forward 50 years, and Stephen thinks the local area and its young people have changed a lot since he was a child.

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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