For many the idea of a lads club near Manchester's quays will evoke the name of one venue and one venue only. The Salford Lads Club is the iconic Ordsall meet-up for youths from across the city, a place immortalised by the likes of United player Eddie Colman, Hollies frontman Graham Nash, and The Smiths rock band.
But few will know that it was actually the new kid on the block when it came to youth clubs in Salford and was predated by a group whose home now lies abandoned. Read more: Hollyoaks original cast - where are they now?
Break-ups, tragedy and life after fame The Adelphi Lads Club was formed in 1888 by 23-year-old teacher Walter Southern, as a means to keep impoverished kids off the street and out of trouble.
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