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BW192/3/2/1/13/57

Scene at Clifton on the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal

Description

Black and white photograph taken from a bank between the canal and the River Irwell, the canal has been partially emptied. There are industrial buildings visible including those belonging to the Electro Magnesium Company. August 2017 - it is believed that the canal was drained during, or pror to, World War 2 to hinder German bombers, and that the canal was culverted so water was still to be had at Ordsall.

Date

19 August 1954

Reference code

BW192/3/2/1/13/57

Extent & medium

1 photograph
image BW192-3-2-1-13-57

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