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BW192/3/2/2/4/5
Scene at Trafford Power Station in Manchester on the Bridgewater Canal
Description
Black and white photograph showing coal from mines along the Bridgewater Canal and Leeds and Liverpool Canal being dicharged by pneumatic power at the power station. In the foreground there is a barge loaded with coal, there are 2 workers in the hold of the barge each holding a pump going into the coal. In the background there are other boats on the canal and buildings belonging to the power station.
Date
1972
Reference code
BW192/3/2/2/4/5
Extent & medium
1 photograph
