Places to go along the Manchester Ship Canal

Boats leaving Eastham Lock at the western end of the Manchester Ship Canal. © www.penninewaterways.co.uk

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  1. Image for Castlefield

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

  2. Image for Imperial War Museum North

    Principal attraction marker image Imperial War Museum North »

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

  3. Image for Salford Quays

    Principal attraction marker image Salford Quays »

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

  4. Image for Barton Swing Aqueduct

    Barton Swing Aqueduct »

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

  5. Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning

    Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »

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

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