Gorton station
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Gorton station by Peter Whatley as part of the Geograph project.
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Gorton station
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 24 Mar 1989
Once a hub of heavy engineering, Gorton was in terminal decline in 1989. Just visible at the bridge is the junction off to the right, taking freight round the south side of Manchester to Trafford Park.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.46899
Longitude
-2.167474