Former works, Chapel Street, Manchester
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Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 14 Jun 2016
Street front with four shaped gables still bearing the name, "The Atlas Engineering Works". Demolished a few years later for 64 homes in Manchester’s first ‘rent to buy’ housing scheme whereby homes can be rented at a discounted rate while residents save for the deposit to buy the property.