Bridging the Years stories
Pick a story to read by clicking on its title in the list below:
| Title | Description | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Digging the Big Ditch |
The construction of the Manchester Ship Canal was a huge undertaking. The cutting of such a significant waterway require... | 8 pages |
| Bringing the Sea to Manchester - The Need for a 'Big Ditch' |
Today the idea of digging a thirty-six mile long canal to link Manchester with the sea may seem a little strange. Howev... | 5 pages |
| The Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal |
After six years of construction, the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal deserved a huge celebration and those who came... | 2 pages |
| Trafford Park - The Early Years |
It is hard to imagine today but Trafford Park was once a green, tree-covered estate, complete with historic house, ornam... | 9 pages |
| The Royal Visit to open No 9 Dock - Setting the Scene |
On the 13th July 1905 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra came to open the newly built Number 9 Dock at Manchester Docks... | 1 pages |
| The Royal Visit To Open No 9 Dock - The Royal Procession |
The City Council of Manchester had asked the owners of properties along the processional route from Victoria Station to ... | 5 pages |
| The Royal Visit To Open No 9 Dock - Kiddies Got Choccies, Clerk Gets Headache |
On the 27th June 1905 a Special Meeting of the General Purposes Committee of Stretford Urban District Council resolved "... | 5 pages |
| The Bridgewater Canal - The Duke's Cut |
Today canals are a common sight across the country, passing through towns and cities, popular for activities such as ple... | 7 pages |
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