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Manchester’s Next Canal Restoration

Today we visit Salford home of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Restoration, The River Irwell and the Manchester and Salford Junction Canal. Manchester was once a booming industrial town and these canals helped fuel the development. Now buried beneath … Continue reading

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Lancashire Madonna — Travel with Intent

Manchester was victim to sever bombing damage during WW2, resulting in the required reconstruction of the eastern chapel at the cathedral. Work began in the 1950s under the control of Manchester architect, Hubert Worthington, who also designed the bronze gilt … Continue reading

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