Manchester and Salford, two cities whose heritage is intricately entwined, are noted for their industrial history, and this book looks at their thriving brewing industry, taking the reader on a journey of its development from the late eighteenth century to present day. Deborah Woodman looks at key brewers in the locality, including Boddingtons, Wilsons, Joseph Holt, Groves & Whitehall and Thelfalls Chesters. This book tells the story of the decline of the brewing industry in the region during the twentieth century, including the much-publicised takeover of Boddingtons and the closure of Strangeways brewery, and the subsequent revival in the form of newly emerging micro-breweries.