National Lottery Heritage Fund 25th Anniversary Hub
Lowry is thrilled to have received an award of £200,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a series of projects involving local communities to celebrate the stories and heritage of Lowry and the impact it has had on the region as it marks its 25th birthday. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to deliver an ambitious creative heritage project celebrating Lowry's 25th anniversary, bringing local histories to life, showcasing creativity, and exploring L.S. Lowry's life and legacy.
One Lowry, Many Stories
One Lowry, Many Stories celebrates the artists, volunteers, staff, visitors and local residents who’ve helped make Lowry what it is today. Through immersive art, photography, and storytelling, we’re capturing the spirit of a place that’s been reimagined over the past quarter-century.
Photographer Sonya Smith and writer Lucy Tomlinson will profile eleven individuals connected to Lowry through striking portraits and personal stories.
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We’re proud to launch a special three-part podcast mini-series by Olivia Graham, David Scott, Mia Thornton & Eleanor Whitehurst. Capturing the voices and memories of those who’ve shaped Lowry and Salford Quays.
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This sub‑collection captures the spirit of a place transformed—celebrating its cultural impact, its community, and its role in reimagining Salford Quays. These materials showcase new and immersive works inspired by shared stories, preserving the heritage of a landmark institution at a pivotal moment in its history.
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One Lowry, Many Stories installation by leo&hyde
leo&hyde, a local artist collaboration led by artist Leo Mercer was commissioned to transform a rich archive of recorded memories into an immersive artwork, located on the ground floor at Lowry. This free, accessible installation combines evocative soundscapes and dynamic projections to bring personal stories to life.
Our Town installation by Elisa Artesero
Co-commissioned by Quays Culture and Lowry; Lightwaves (Salford) - one of the UK’s best loved light festivals - featured a new work by Salford-based artist Elisa Artesero. Drawing inspiration from the oral histories collected through the One Lowry, Many Stories project, Artesero’s light-based artwork illuminated Salford Quays from 4-7th December 2025.
Together We Create
Together We Create puts local people at the heart of Lowry’s 25th birthday celebrations. 11 Salford community organisations were commissioned to showcase their local communities through creative workshops and came together to exhibit and perform at a special celebration event at Lowry. Together We Create has been funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered in partnership with Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services).
Lowry Legacies
Lowry’s 25th anniversary saw the return of the LS Lowry Lecture and for 2025 renowned writer Jeanette Winterson CBE provided a very personal perspective on Lowry’s way into his world and ours, which he described as having ‘a private beauty that haunted me’.
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As part of Lowry Turns 25, Dr Tosh Warwick of Heritage Unlocked explored the rich history and heritage of Salford and its dynamic communities.
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