Former Gateway to Manchester Docks, Trafford Road
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Former Gateway to Manchester Docks, Trafford Road
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 19 Apr 2019
The Manchester Ship opened in 1894. A complex of 9 docks was built at the eastern end of the canal on both the Salford and Manchester sides. These docks formed a key part of the Port of Manchester from 1894, until its closure in 1982. There is now little of the docks remaining following the area's regeneration as “Salford Quays” (and more latterly) MediaCityUK. One feature that has been retained is the former dock entrance gateway on Trafford Road. Designated as a Grade II listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1386183 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1386183 ), the gateway was built ca1925 at the same time as the adjacent dock office. The words "Manchester Docks" once ran across the top of the gateway. Two sculptural motifs reminiscent of ships' keels project out from the stonework on either side. The original gates have been replaced with a late twentieth century screen. http://manchesterhistory.net/manchester/outside/SALFORD/dockoffice.html Manchester History Net
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