Smiths club in conservation bid
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Salford Lads Club set to be given conservation status
Salfords Lads Club, the legendary Manchester venue made iconic by The Smiths, is set to be given special status.
The club featured on in the inside cover of the band's classic 1986 album ’The Queen Is Dead’. Now Salford City Council say they want to protect the area as it has “maintained much of its original architectural appearance and character”.
The building is on the same road as the real Coronation Street, and has been on the site of rock pilgrimages ever since it appeared on the LP.
The club’s owners are now trying to raise £1 million for repairs to the building.
Councillor Derak Antrobus told the BBC : “It is important we do all we can to preserve key parts of the fabric of our city. Now we will work on the details of this scheme before we ask local people for their input.”
The club featured on in the inside cover of the band's classic 1986 album ’The Queen Is Dead’. Now Salford City Council say they want to protect the area as it has “maintained much of its original architectural appearance and character”.
The building is on the same road as the real Coronation Street, and has been on the site of rock pilgrimages ever since it appeared on the LP.
The club’s owners are now trying to raise £1 million for repairs to the building.
Councillor Derak Antrobus told the BBC : “It is important we do all we can to preserve key parts of the fabric of our city. Now we will work on the details of this scheme before we ask local people for their input.”
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