Bridgewater Canal, Worsley
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Bridgewater Canal, Worsley
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 8 Mar 2011
The Bridgewater Canal, just to the west of Worsley Bridge. In front, is one of the cranes which are located at intervals along the canal's length to allow boards to be dropped into slots in the banks. These allow sections of the canal to be isolated in the event of a leak.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.499236
Longitude
-2.38211