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Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal - IWA Manchester Branch Meeting
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Come join us for this month’s Open Meeting on Monday 10th February, at 7.15pm in the Castlefield Hotel.

Photographs of the Construction of the Ship Canal taken at the time by the MSC photographer (Originally lantern slides)

Two boxes of Lantern Slides were recently discovered on eBay by Paul Hassel and can now be shown on our digital TV. These were taken during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Part 1 (in October) covered some of the first box of slides whilst Part2 in February concentrates on the bridges and aqueduct constructions.

The photos will be presented by Judith Atkinson, a retired engineer, industrial historian and writer. She is well known for her extensive knowledge of
industrial history and is much in demand for her entertaining and informative talks.

[The photo shows Barton bridges, Manchester Ship Canal, taken on 10th Sept 1972 by Bill Greenhalgh]

 

Branch
IWA Manchester Branch
Event Dates

Monday 10th February

Location

Manchester

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Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal – IWA Manchester Branch Meeting

Come join us for this month’s Open Meeting on Monday 10th February, at 7.15pm in the Castlefield Hotel.

Photographs of the Construction of the Ship Canal taken at the time by the MSC photographer (Originally lantern slides)

Two boxes of Lantern Slides were recently discovered on eBay by Paul Hassel and can now be shown on our digital TV. These were taken during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Part 1 (in October) covered some of the first box of slides whilst Part2 in February concentrates on the bridges and aqueduct constructions.

The photos will be presented by Judith Atkinson, a retired engineer, industrial historian and writer. She is well known for her extensive knowledge of
industrial history and is much in demand for her entertaining and informative talks.

[The photo shows Barton bridges, Manchester Ship Canal, taken on 10th Sept 1972 by Bill Greenhalgh]

 

Details

Time

7.15 p.m.

Please arrive at 19:15 for the 19:30 start.

Contact

Phil Broughton

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

Venue

Castlefield Hotel

Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4JR – corner of Liverpool Road and Potato Wharf

The entrance to the hotel is on the side facing towards Deansgate overlooking the Castlefield outdoor arena.

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Manchester

The Castlefield Hotel, Manchester, UK

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