Working Class Movement Library
Type:Museum
51 The Crescent
Salford
Greater Manchester
M5 4WX

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By Train: There are plenty of trains from the Manchester Piccadilly, Oxford Road, Deansgate line, and the Victoria, Salford Central line which stop at Salford Crescent. Turn left at the top of the steps at the station, then right, down onto the road. walk under the bridge, turn left up the steps and walk straight on. The WCML is the first building you come to.
By Bus: From the direction of Manchester centre, the WCML is fifty yards beyond the Salford University bus stop. All buses passing along Salford Crescent stop there. This includes coaches to and from Blackburn, Bolton, and Blackpool. Jubilee House is distinctive with its black and white gable ends.
The M602 runs from the M6 right into Salford. Turn left at the end of the motorway and follow the road up to a T-junction with the A6. Turn right here then immediately left (signposted University and Salford Crescent Railway station). Turn sharp left at the bottom of the road, passing back under the A6. Take the first turning right and then first left. This puts you by a car park at the back of the library.
Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
Sunday | Closed* |
* Exhibitions open Wed-Fri 1pm - 5pm
Reading room open by appointment Tues-Fri 10am - 5pm and the 3rd Sat of the month 10am - 4pm
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