The Smiths Room
Salford Lads Club, Coronation St, Salford
I couldn’t not post images of this room… after all, it’s what put the club on the national and global map judging by all the overseas visitors it attracts (Salford Lads Club is the third most visited music related venue in the UK next to the Abbey Road crossing and The Cavern). It’s a bit in-yer-face compared with the tranquillity of the Archive Room next door.
The left image is the photo of The Smiths outside its doors for their album sleeve – The Queen Is Dead, but in reality, it was more to do with Morrissey’s love of Coronation Street and the street sign high on the wall why it was used.
The right image is a mosaic I’ve never seen before as I’ve photographed all ten of the mosaics outside Afflecks Palace many years ago. A little bit of research and… in October 2012 Elaine Walsh, founder of Afflecks Palace donated the original mosaic from the building exterior, featuring Morrissey among other Manchester music icons to the club. The mosaic was created by Mark Kennedy and installed outside Afflecks Palace in 1995 – it was taken down in 2008 and replaced with newer versions.
The Smiths Room
Salford Lads Club, Coronation St, Salford
I couldn’t not post images of this room… after all, it’s what put the club on the national and global map judging by all the overseas visitors it attracts (Salford Lads Club is the third most visited music related venue in the UK next to the Abbey Road crossing and The Cavern). It’s a bit in-yer-face compared with the tranquillity of the Archive Room next door.
The left image is the photo of The Smiths outside its doors for their album sleeve – The Queen Is Dead, but in reality, it was more to do with Morrissey’s love of Coronation Street and the street sign high on the wall why it was used.
The right image is a mosaic I’ve never seen before as I’ve photographed all ten of the mosaics outside Afflecks Palace many years ago. A little bit of research and… in October 2012 Elaine Walsh, founder of Afflecks Palace donated the original mosaic from the building exterior, featuring Morrissey among other Manchester music icons to the club. The mosaic was created by Mark Kennedy and installed outside Afflecks Palace in 1995 – it was taken down in 2008 and replaced with newer versions.