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Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
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




