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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
0.12 miles
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Wythenshawe - Walney Road
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
0.14 miles
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Wythenshawe
The new Metrolink lines along Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe.
Image: © Peter McDermott
Taken: 16 Aug 2014
0.15 miles
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Wythenshawe - Woodend Road
A recreation ground lies beyond the end of the tarmac.
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
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
0.16 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
0.16 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
0.16 miles
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Boots Pharmacy, 150 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Local pharmacy owned by the well known Boots company.
Image: © P L Chadwick
Taken: 30 Dec 2014
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Tram on Hollyhedge Road
Approaching Broadoak Road.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 26 Oct 2015
0.18 miles
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Pizza Perfect & Premier convenience store, Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
On the left is Pizza Perfect at No. 156, a pizza & kebab takeaway which also offers free delivery. On the right at Nos. 152-154 is Sunny's Convenience Store, a member of the Premier franchise. Premier are owned by Booker, whom Tesco are currently hoping to take over.
Image: © P L Chadwick
Taken: 30 Dec 2014
0.18 miles