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Does any body have access to any (copies of...) paintings of Salford by Lowry? I know there is one which depicts Salford Cathedral which, I believe with careful and considerate rationale, could be a great addition to the Industrial Revolution section of the Salford article. That part of the article is lacking an image and I thought the inclusion of a Lowry could kill several birds with one stone. -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:48, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello again team,
Just a note that I came across this PDF all about Manchester and Liverpool, Greater Manchester and Merseyside and the North West. It's very detailed, particularly in respect of population decline and the demography of Greater Manchester. It's also got stuff about the history of Manchester, and, from a cursory glance, at least a statement or two about each of the major settlements in the "Manchester-Liverpool" area. Just thought the team might want to know! -- Jza84 · ( talk) 19:23, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello team,
Just a note that I've written a March 2008 Project Newsletter. It's a little brief, and broadly about stuff we know about, but thought it had some useful content. I'm going to leave it there until late this afternoon so others can contribute to it (you are free to do so), then I'll try to deliver it this evening. I've included mentions of a roll call too. -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
The following editors on the project's list of participants have not edited since 31st Dec 2007:
Also, the following have not edited since 31st Jan 2008:
I don't suggest that these people should be removed from the list of participants since they may return at a later date, but maybe some indicator could be added to the table (or perhaps a new section added) to show that they have been inactive for a considerable time. Nev1 ( talk) 04:02, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello again team,
I just wondered how we felt about setting some new targets for the project, having completed all of our short term goals (bar one)? I have a few ideas in mind for new goals and wanted to share them for discussion. I think our new aims could include:
I'd personally like to see something about one of our major towns/former county boroughs, like improving Stockport, Rochdale, Wigan etc, but wasn't sure which we ought to go for or why. Having created several FAs as a team, I know we're a little top-heavy now too, and need a bit more representation on the GA front. What do people think? -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:45, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
(unindent)I see nothing wrong with having top quality content for Oldham/Trafford, and hopefully soon for Salford as well. :-) But I think it's important that someone local takes a lead with the Wigan, Stockport et al articles, and then maybe the rest of us will chip in where we can. I'm echoing Nev1's point above, about benevolent article ownership. That's what got the Oldham/Trafford articles where they are today. -- Malleus Fatuorum ( talk) 01:16, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
I came across a couple of good geology resources yesterday which describe the geology of Stockport which is here and Oldham which is here. They are a little bit technical in places, so if anyone knows a bit about geology they could try extracting the information - otherwise I'll have a go myself when I get time. Richerman ( talk) 10:41, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
Manchester is one of our best articles and it is a shame that it still has not featured on the main page. It is likely to take a long time if we don't nominate it for a date. I think maybe we could nominate it on the 12th anniversary of the bomb, June 15th. I also read this in the MEN today [1] and I think it would be great if we had it up on Manchester Day but this is going to be over a year away. Any thoughts on days significant to Manchester? ┌ Joshii┐└ chat┘ 19:06, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
The Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of tallest buildings and structures in Salford seems to be stalling at FLC due to being, well, not such a pretty list! Input welcome. -- Jza84 | Talk 14:58, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
I have nominated the following for the "did you know" section from the article I've created on Shambles Square.
Could you nice people have a look at the article and see if it needs any improvement to give it a better chance of inclusion - or maybe you think the wording for the "hook" could be better? Richerman ( talk) 11:58, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Now Ive got the bit between my teeth! I found an article on Egg rolling that made it almost sound like the tradition was invented in America. I've completely rewritten the article to globalise it and have put the following hook on the "did you know" page as I think it would make a great hook for Easter.
That'll teach them! Richerman ( talk) 13:39, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
...that Shambles Square is the first article mentioned today in the "did you know" section? Woohoo!!! Richerman ( talk) 10:53, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
I've just started an article on the Welsh Baptist Chapel, which is a good subject to research if you want to get depressed about the Manchester City Council... Anyway, I'm not sure what the article should be named. The building's known variously as the Welsh Baptist Chapel and the Unitarian Chapel, and since 1974 as the Islamic Academy. I think that Unitarian Chapel might be its original name, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions? Thanks. Mike Peel ( talk) 00:08, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
On a different note, the article (whatever it's eventually called)would probably make a good DYK? since it is "said to be the first Gothic Nonconformist chapel". Be good if a picture could be found too. Nev1 ( talk) 15:43, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
The article now has a new name, and is a DYK nominee:
Mike Peel ( talk) 22:50, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
I just wrote a lengthy peer review here, but the requesting user is no longer on Wikipedia. User:Krator ( t c) 09:13, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
I'm curious what the project thinks of this article. I started it as a way to bring together information on (obviously) the castles of greater Manchester, much like a list. As such I was wondering if it's worth putting it forwards at FLC? Are there many lists which are mainly prose? As an alternative I'd be reluctant to put it forward at GAC since there are some stubby sections. Just a thought. Nev1 ( talk) 22:28, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Manchester Museum has kindly sent me a free picture of Worsley Man, Greater Manchester's own bog body. After I explained that it was for use on wikipedia they waived the £167 fee they'd initially asked for. How good is that? I only hope that the covering email is sufficient for the wiki image police. :-(
![]() | This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 5 | ← | Archive 9 | Archive 10 | Archive 11 | Archive 12 | Archive 13 | → | Archive 15 |
Does any body have access to any (copies of...) paintings of Salford by Lowry? I know there is one which depicts Salford Cathedral which, I believe with careful and considerate rationale, could be a great addition to the Industrial Revolution section of the Salford article. That part of the article is lacking an image and I thought the inclusion of a Lowry could kill several birds with one stone. -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:48, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello again team,
Just a note that I came across this PDF all about Manchester and Liverpool, Greater Manchester and Merseyside and the North West. It's very detailed, particularly in respect of population decline and the demography of Greater Manchester. It's also got stuff about the history of Manchester, and, from a cursory glance, at least a statement or two about each of the major settlements in the "Manchester-Liverpool" area. Just thought the team might want to know! -- Jza84 · ( talk) 19:23, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello team,
Just a note that I've written a March 2008 Project Newsletter. It's a little brief, and broadly about stuff we know about, but thought it had some useful content. I'm going to leave it there until late this afternoon so others can contribute to it (you are free to do so), then I'll try to deliver it this evening. I've included mentions of a roll call too. -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
The following editors on the project's list of participants have not edited since 31st Dec 2007:
Also, the following have not edited since 31st Jan 2008:
I don't suggest that these people should be removed from the list of participants since they may return at a later date, but maybe some indicator could be added to the table (or perhaps a new section added) to show that they have been inactive for a considerable time. Nev1 ( talk) 04:02, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello again team,
I just wondered how we felt about setting some new targets for the project, having completed all of our short term goals (bar one)? I have a few ideas in mind for new goals and wanted to share them for discussion. I think our new aims could include:
I'd personally like to see something about one of our major towns/former county boroughs, like improving Stockport, Rochdale, Wigan etc, but wasn't sure which we ought to go for or why. Having created several FAs as a team, I know we're a little top-heavy now too, and need a bit more representation on the GA front. What do people think? -- Jza84 · ( talk) 14:45, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
(unindent)I see nothing wrong with having top quality content for Oldham/Trafford, and hopefully soon for Salford as well. :-) But I think it's important that someone local takes a lead with the Wigan, Stockport et al articles, and then maybe the rest of us will chip in where we can. I'm echoing Nev1's point above, about benevolent article ownership. That's what got the Oldham/Trafford articles where they are today. -- Malleus Fatuorum ( talk) 01:16, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
I came across a couple of good geology resources yesterday which describe the geology of Stockport which is here and Oldham which is here. They are a little bit technical in places, so if anyone knows a bit about geology they could try extracting the information - otherwise I'll have a go myself when I get time. Richerman ( talk) 10:41, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
Manchester is one of our best articles and it is a shame that it still has not featured on the main page. It is likely to take a long time if we don't nominate it for a date. I think maybe we could nominate it on the 12th anniversary of the bomb, June 15th. I also read this in the MEN today [1] and I think it would be great if we had it up on Manchester Day but this is going to be over a year away. Any thoughts on days significant to Manchester? ┌ Joshii┐└ chat┘ 19:06, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
The Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of tallest buildings and structures in Salford seems to be stalling at FLC due to being, well, not such a pretty list! Input welcome. -- Jza84 | Talk 14:58, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
I have nominated the following for the "did you know" section from the article I've created on Shambles Square.
Could you nice people have a look at the article and see if it needs any improvement to give it a better chance of inclusion - or maybe you think the wording for the "hook" could be better? Richerman ( talk) 11:58, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Now Ive got the bit between my teeth! I found an article on Egg rolling that made it almost sound like the tradition was invented in America. I've completely rewritten the article to globalise it and have put the following hook on the "did you know" page as I think it would make a great hook for Easter.
That'll teach them! Richerman ( talk) 13:39, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
...that Shambles Square is the first article mentioned today in the "did you know" section? Woohoo!!! Richerman ( talk) 10:53, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
I've just started an article on the Welsh Baptist Chapel, which is a good subject to research if you want to get depressed about the Manchester City Council... Anyway, I'm not sure what the article should be named. The building's known variously as the Welsh Baptist Chapel and the Unitarian Chapel, and since 1974 as the Islamic Academy. I think that Unitarian Chapel might be its original name, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions? Thanks. Mike Peel ( talk) 00:08, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
On a different note, the article (whatever it's eventually called)would probably make a good DYK? since it is "said to be the first Gothic Nonconformist chapel". Be good if a picture could be found too. Nev1 ( talk) 15:43, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
The article now has a new name, and is a DYK nominee:
Mike Peel ( talk) 22:50, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
I just wrote a lengthy peer review here, but the requesting user is no longer on Wikipedia. User:Krator ( t c) 09:13, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
I'm curious what the project thinks of this article. I started it as a way to bring together information on (obviously) the castles of greater Manchester, much like a list. As such I was wondering if it's worth putting it forwards at FLC? Are there many lists which are mainly prose? As an alternative I'd be reluctant to put it forward at GAC since there are some stubby sections. Just a thought. Nev1 ( talk) 22:28, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Manchester Museum has kindly sent me a free picture of Worsley Man, Greater Manchester's own bog body. After I explained that it was for use on wikipedia they waived the £167 fee they'd initially asked for. How good is that? I only hope that the covering email is sufficient for the wiki image police. :-(