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The Salford Lads Club, a youth building with a history stretching back 123 years, has recently received an upgrade in its listed status from Grade II to Grade II*. This notable structure, located on Coronation Street in Salford, was established in 1903 and has served numerous generations by providing a variety of activities including sports, art, and music for boys and later for girls as well.
Just under two years ago, the club faced the threat of closure but was saved through a successful fundraising effort that amassed £250,000. Contributions came from notable local music figures such as Morrissey and Graham Nash, helping to secure the future of the club. Its architectural and cultural significance has been further recognized with this upgrade to a higher heritage listing.
At the same time, Crossley House in Openshaw, Manchester—formerly known as the Crossley Lads’ Club—has been added to the National Heritage List for England at Grade II status. The government made this designation following advice from Historic England, which highlighted the importance of preserving these rare remaining examples of purpose-built lads’ clubs, once common in industrial areas but now increasingly rare.
Emma Squire and Claudia Kenyatta of Historic England explained that these two buildings represent a movement that provided young people with new opportunities across generations. The Salford Lads Club, designed by architect Henry Lord, stands out as one of the largest and most architecturally ambitious lads’ clubs, maintaining an exceptional degree of preservation both inside and out. Additionally, the club is widely recognized for its appearance on the sleeve of The Smiths’ 1986 album, *The Queen Is Dead*
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