| City of Salford County Borough of Salford | |
|---|---|
 Salford Town Hall (until 31 March 1974) | |
| Area | |
| • 1861 | 5,170 acres (2,090 ha) |
| • 1921 | 5,202 acres (2,105 ha) |
| • 1961 | 5,205 acres (2,106 ha) |
| Population | |
| • 1861 | 102,449 |
| • 1901 | 162,452 |
| • 1971 | 131,006 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1844 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | City of Salford |
| Status | Municipal borough 1844–1889 County borough 1889–1974 & City 1926–1974 |
| Government | |
| • Motto | Integrity and Industry |
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Salford was, from 1844 to 1974, a local government district in the county of Lancashire in the northwest of England, covering the city of Salford.[1] It was granted city status in 1926.
- ^ A vision of Salford CB/MB, visionofbritain.org.uk. URL accessed 1 July 2008.
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