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A giant white wagon structure lit up with pink, red and purple lighting, with colourful question marks painted on the side, in a woodland area at night.
A giant white wagon structure lit up with pink, red and purple lighting, with colourful question marks painted on the side, in a woodland area at night.

Salford 100: The Wagon Train

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During October 2025 half term, we went on a tour of Salford's neighbourhoods, taking our Wagon with us!

Walk the Plank has created a Wild West-inspired Wagon, part pop-up stage, part DJ booth, maybe even an AV hub or gamezone. It’s inspired by Buffalo Bill’s visit to Salford 150 years ago, and the incredible changes in the city since then. In 2026, Salford marks 100 years as an official city.

During October half-term we went on a tour of Salford's neighbourhoods, taking our Wagon with us and asked the people of Salford : what should take place on or around the Wagon in your community - a fashion show, a band night, a karaoke night, hokey cokey, or a food festival?

What should we celebrate now, and how do we imagine the next 100 years in order to help shape Salford’s centenary celebrations in 2026?

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The Wagon Train - Touring Salford neighbourhoods this half-term!

Where will it go? Who’s involved? How do we celebrate?

This was their chance to influence the cultural programme for 2026. Anyone who lived, worked or played in Salford bringing their thoughts, ideas and inspirations.

During October half term we visited the following places:

  • Pendleton Shopping City
  • Ordsall Hall
  • Cadishead Park
  • Eccles Church Street
  • Castle Community Centre & Ivy St Park
  • Peel Park Community Little Hulton
  • Boothstown Community Centre
  • Buile Hill Park
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About Salford 100

More information about the Wagon Train tour

Walk the Plank and From the Other have been appointed by Salford City Council as co-Creative Producers for Salford 100 - the anniversary of the city’s incorporation in 1926. Together with communities, we’re creating a cultural programme that reflects Salford’s history, celebrates its diversity, and looks to the future.


More info: Salford 100 

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