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Salford Heroes: L S Lowry - the legendary artist putting Salford people in the picture

Summary by Salford Now
Laurence Stephen Lowry was the heart of Salford, capturing the way the city and its people used to look. Although his name is synonymous with Salford, he was actually born in Manchester on November 1 1887, in Barrett Street, Stretford. His father, Robert, worked as a clerk in an estate agent’s office, while his mother, Elizabeth Hobson, was a talented pianist. Laurence was 12 when his parents ran into financial difficulties and moved to Pendlebu…
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Salford Now broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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