Salford Quays, Mariners Canal and The Victoria Building
Introduction
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Salford Quays, Mariners Canal and The Victoria Building
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 17 Dec 2015
The Mariners Canal was officially opened by the Duke of York on 27 July 1989, having been specially built to connect the former No 9 and No 8 Docks (now named as Erie and Ontario Basins). On the far side of Erie Basin, 116000 sq ft Victoria Building (Now named The Victoria@media city) houses offices. It was completed in 1992.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.473608
Longitude
-2.290279