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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
0.15 miles
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Tram on Hollyhedge Road
Approaching Broadoak Road.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.16 miles
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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
0.17 miles
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Wythenshawe Town Centre Metrolink station
On only the second day of services on Metrolink's Airport line, car 3070 approaches the northbound platform at Wythenshawe Town Centre station
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton
Taken: 4 Nov 2014
0.18 miles
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Wythenshawe Town Centre: Metrolink station
Looking south along the tramline towards the Airport. At present, there is a 12-minute off peak service between the Airport and Cornbrook. Only when the second city crossing has been completed, will trams run through into the heart of Manchester. This will be in 2016 if plans go well.
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton
Taken: 4 Nov 2014
0.18 miles
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Wythenshawe
The new Metrolink lines along Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe.
Image: © Peter McDermott
Taken: 16 Aug 2014
0.19 miles
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Broadoak Road
Typical road in the Benchill area of Wythenshawe.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.19 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
0.21 miles
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Wythenshawe - Walney Road
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
0.22 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
0.22 miles