However, when they arrived, they found their way blocked by police and after a stand-off, a unit of mounted officers charged into the protesters, causing many serious injuries.
Among those in the crowd were writer Walter Greenwood, who included the day’s events in his novel, Love On The Dole and folk singer/poltical activist Ewan MacColl – known then as Jimmy Miller – who wrote the 1972 Grammy-winning Roberta Flack hit First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
MacColl also wrote the folk song Dirty Old Town, which has been covered by bands such as The Pogues, and is considered the city’s unofficial anthem.
Other nominations include Cosmo Bingo hall on Liverpool Road in Eccles, a pet groomers in Worsley’s Booth Villa, an old potato warehouse in Boothstown, and a selection of post boxes around the borough.
Locals will be able to comment on the list during a consultation period which is open from 3 August until 14 September.
