Harpurhey, Orchid Street
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Harpurhey, Orchid Street
Image: © Mike Faherty Taken: 29 Aug 2009
Part of the Baytree Regeneration Scheme: unfit houses were demolished and surviving houses extended, houses were re-roofed and had solar panels installed, and the area was streetscaped. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/115/115869_2m_makeover_for_worst_place_to_live.html
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Image Location
Latitude
53.509894
Longitude
-2.218451