The landmark building is planning to host around 10 gigs a year in its intimate concert hall.

Salford Lads Club, where local heroes The Smiths were famously photographed in 1986, has revealed plans to host intimate shows in its concert hall.

The 113-year-old building in Ordsall is planning to stage about 10 gigs a year after undergoing renovations, the Manchester Evening News reports.

Club spokesman Leslie Holmes said the building couldn’t accommodate gigs previously due to accessibility issues.

“Ryan Adams visited and was clicking his fingers and saying ‘oh that’s amazing’. But at the time we didn’t have the capacity to offer him a concert,” he said.

“But because we have put in new fire escapes and a lift. We have improved access to the building with a grant. Now we can have 200, and the sound gets better the more people you have in the room.”

He added: “We can apply for up to ten temporary licences per year. We have one or two people interested already – promoters wanting to help us.”