Former Hulme Locks branch of the Bridgewater Canal
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Former Hulme Locks branch of the Bridgewater Canal
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 22 May 2021
At the junction with the Bridgewater Canal. Built in 1838 to connect the Rochdale Canal and the Mersey & Irwell Navigation [forerunner of the Manchester Ship Canal]. Fell out of use in 1995 when the more convenient Pomona lock was opened.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.473584
Longitude
-2.261503