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Saturday 6th September 2008

Places to go along the Manchester Ship Canal

Local attractions

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Castlefield is a fascinating area of central Manchester, just south of Deansgate -so much so that the area has been …

  • Leisure attraction

Housed in a stunning building designed by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind, the museum exposes the peerless …

  • Museum

As the self-styled 'leisure capital of the northwest', Salford Quays offers a wealth of arts, leisure and …

  • Leisure attraction

Originally this was the site of the first stone arch aqueduct over the River Irwell, built by James Brindley. …

  • Historic structure

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • Leisure attraction

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