Blackfriars Bridge, River Irwell
Introduction
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Blackfriars Bridge, River Irwell
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 11 Mar 2014
The Irwell is the traditional boundary between the cities of Manchester and Salford. The bridge was opened in 1820 to connect Salford with Manchester city centre. It is a Grade II listed structure (English heritage ID:471502 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-471502-blackfriars-bridge-that-part-in-salford- British Listed Buildings)
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Image Location
Latitude
53.48386
Longitude
-2.248004