Bridgewater Canal
Introduction
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Bridgewater Canal
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 24 Mar 2011
Looking west along the Bridgewater Canal at Leigh. The photograph was taken from close to the back of Image In front to the left, part of Image] can be seen; whilst ahead is the large frame of Image The large number of mill in this part of the town is a reminder of the town's industrial past; in 1911, more than 6,000 people were employed in the textiles industry in Leigh.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.492479
Longitude
-2.507001