Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal breach
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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal breach
Image: © Bradley Michael Taken: 24 Aug 2015
It occurred in 1936 and drained much of the canal, and began its demise - it formally closed in 1961. The towpath goes around the site of the breach.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.554998
Longitude
-2.371442