Last night I was at an exhibition of photographs of a bit of Salford that was lost and has now been found again.
He was accompanied by Phil Portus, another young photographer and both were aware that with the programme of wholesale house clearance, buildings and a community would soon be lost for ever.
Steve reflected that as a young art student in Manchester he had followed the redevelopment of Hulme which in just a few short years had demolished rows of small terraced houses as well as shops, pubs and small workshops wiping away a close-knit community.
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| Steve Chapman |
And having rediscovered the negatives from that Salford trip he agreed to this exhibition of his work at the Langworthy Corne stone Community Centre.
Judging by the comments the display of Steve’s pictures brought back a heap of memories and are an important record of what the area was like and will stand long after that Salford has faded from living memory.
Many will remember that Steve’s companion on the day had an exhibition a few years ago at the Cornerstone where he showcased his images.*
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| Steve discussing an image |
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| Tony Flynn and Steve |
Steve’s fascinating record of that past Salford is on at the Cornerstone Community Centre from Monday through to Friday until December.
And because I can, here is a short video made by Tony Flynn talking to Steve, Jimmy and others on the night.*
Location; Langworthy Cornerstone Community Centre
Pictures’ of the evening, from the collection of Andrew Simpson, 2025
*Phil Portus, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/Phil%20Portus
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