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Irlam Locks Roundabout
A new roundabout and new housing by the Manchester Ship Canal at Irlam.
Image: © Keith Williamson
Taken: 28 Aug 2005
0.03 miles
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Canalside flats at Irlam locks
One of two blocks on the north bank of the Manchester Ship Canal.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 Apr 2013
0.03 miles
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Manchester Ship Canal, Irlam Locks
The Irlam Locks provide a lift (or drop) of 16 feet. Like the other locks on the Manchester Ship Canal, there are two locks. A large lock for ocean-going ships and a smaller, narrower lock for vessels such as tugs and coasters.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 11 May 2016
0.05 miles
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Irlam Lock, looking North
One of 6 locks on the Manchester Ship Canal, seen here looking north towards Manchester. For a view of the construction of the lock, see http://www.canalarchive.org.uk/map/getobjectmap.php?rnum=T1131&mapid=371392.jpg&mlsref=1192&cmn=Irlam&pn=&mp=5&all=yes
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
0.05 miles
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Manchester Ship Canal
Entering Irlam Locks on the Mersey Ferry.
Image: © Alan Heardman
Taken: 13 Jul 2014
0.05 miles
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Irlam Locks
This vessel has discharged its cargo of grain at the Cerestar plant in Trafford Park and is making its way back down the Manchester Ship Canal. It is about to leave the locks at Irlam
Image: © Keith Williamson
Taken: 26 Sep 2005
0.05 miles
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Irlam Lock looking south
Irlam Lock is one of 6 on the Manchester Ship Canal, completed in 1887. Looking south, with Irlam railway viaduct in the distance. For a history of the canal, see http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/history/victorian/Victorian4.html
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 23 Jan 2009
0.06 miles
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Irlam Locks
Irlam Locks on the Manchester Ship Canal. Looking in the Manchester bound direction.
Image: © Keith Williamson
Taken: 28 Aug 2005
0.06 miles
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Irlam Locks, lock gate
On the western (Liverpool-bound) side. Note the intrepid motorcyclists. http://users.breathe.com/g8hxe/irlam_locks.htm
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 18 Sep 2011
0.06 miles
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Irlam Locks on the Manchester Ship Canal
The larger western lock and the red brick hydraulic tower seen from the start of the footbridge across the locks and sluice.
Image: © Kevin Waterhouse
Taken: 10 May 2024
0.06 miles