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Tram on Hollyhedge Road
There is traditional street track along Hollyhedge Road, but what is less traditional is that there are no stops on this section. This seems to be because there was there was no room to fit in the high platforms necessary on the Metrolink system. The stops at either end – Martinscroft and Benchill – are over one mile apart, despite running through a major housing development.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.12 miles
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Tram on Hollyhedge Road
Approaching Broadoak Road.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.14 miles
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Wythenshawe
The new Metrolink lines along Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe.
Image: © Peter McDermott
Taken: 16 Aug 2014
0.14 miles
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Broadoak Road
Typical road in the Benchill area of Wythenshawe.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.15 miles
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New housing for old in Benchill
From around 1946 to 1956 I lived in a house at this spot. On visiting it recently, I was told that the current houses had been built about sixteen years ago. Ours was the left-hand end of terrace, and the current one is still number 17. These new ones undoubtedly have all mod cons, but I doubt that they are any bigger than the one I lived in.
Image: © John Rostron
Taken: 6 Sep 2012
0.16 miles
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Metrolink Airport Line, Hollyhedge Road
After crossing the M56 Motorway, the tramway route shares Hollyhedge Road with road traffic towards Benchill. Here, Metrolink Bombardier tram 3080 is travelling towards Manchester Airport.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 3 Nov 2014
0.17 miles
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Tram on Hollyhedge Road
The tram has just left the Benchill tram stop and is seen on traditional street track.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.19 miles
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Benchill - Lyndene Road
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
0.19 miles
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Benchill Community Centre
Newly built and almost completed - community centre and sports training facility at Benchill, Wythenshawe. Urban regeneration project part funded by the European Union.
Image: © Roger May
Taken: 17 Feb 2006
0.20 miles
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Pound Express Plus, 173 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
A budget store selling many items at £1 each and others at higher prices.
Image: © P L Chadwick
Taken: 30 Dec 2014
0.22 miles