Tramlines into Heaton Park
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Tramlines into Heaton Park
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 23 Sep 2017
Shortly after Heaton Park was bought by Manchester Corporation the tramway was extended into the park, opening in 1903. The service ended in 1934 and the tracks were covered over. The tracks were later uncovered and re-opened in 1980.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.531863
Longitude
-2.24572