Stalybridge: Huddersfield Narrow Canal
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Stalybridge: Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 24 Oct 2013
The restored (2000) Huddersfield Narrow Canal is a real asset to Stalybridge: it is just a pity that there are not a greater number of boats using it; possibly the heavy lockage on this trans-Pennine waterway, or the prospect of the gargantuan three-mile long Standedge Tunnel that puts them off. Perhaps the IWA should organise a Festival of Boats here. Stalybridge is an interesting and attractive Cheshire town, (never mind Greater Manchester) which should do more to promote itself as a tourist destination. In the present picture, the tower of Holy Trinity and Christ Church is seen, and the backs of houses in Castle Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.482217
Longitude
-2.055415