Manchester Ship Canal Collection

Central Manchester, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester is one of the largest cities in the UK. The River Irwell (upper left) flows through the city centre (centre left)

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century
Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK

Night view of The Lowry Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Lowry Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays, Millenium Lift Bridge

Stanlow Island, situated on The Manchester Ship Canal, North West England Picture shows Stanlow Island Ferry Boat Skipper, Mr Andy Stewart. Picture taken circa 2nd April 1976

UK, England, Manchester, Salford, Salford Quays, Lowry theatre, Millennium Bridge also known as The Lowry Bridge, Quay West at MediaCity UK and the Imperial War Museum North

England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving)
1036826 Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed)

Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works (engraving)
1627051 Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works)

The Manchester Ship Canal, cutting the First Sods of the Canal, View towards Eastham Ferry (engraving)
1046298 The Manchester Ship Canal, cutting the First Sods of the Canal, View towards Eastham Ferry (engraving) by English School

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The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving)
1614488 The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving)
1604797 The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604785 The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal)

The Queen and Princess Beatrice, on Board the "Enchantress, "passing down the Canal (b / w photo)
1604784 The Queen and Princess Beatrice, on Board the " Enchantress, " passing down the Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Manchester Ship Canal, Bird s-Eye View of its Course, from Liverpool to Manchester (engraving)
1624955 The Manchester Ship Canal, Bird s-Eye View of its Course, from Liverpool to Manchester (engraving) by English School

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1624205 The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by Smith, James Burrell (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal)

The Queens Visit to Manchester (engraving)
1604786 The Queens Visit to Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Manchester)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (litho)
1604792 The Romance of the Ship Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

Map showing the Course of the Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (colour litho)
1624512 Map showing the Course of the Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Manchester Ship Canal (coloured photo)
3642660 On the Manchester Ship Canal (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Manchester Ship Canal)

Manchester Ship Canal, above Eastham (b / w photo)
3631727 Manchester Ship Canal, above Eastham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester Ship Canal, above Eastham)

Punch cartoon: Manchester-sur-Mer. A Sea-Ductive Prospect - the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
6034951 Punch cartoon: Manchester-sur-Mer. A Sea-Ductive Prospect - the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School

The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving)
1614286 The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

View on the Manchester ship canal - Mount Manisty
LLM454777 View on the Manchester ship canal - Mount Manisty by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View on the Manchester ship canal - Mount Manisty)

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving)
1041529 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III)

The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1064511 The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal)

The Manchester Ship Canal, Works of the Manchester Docks in Progress, View near Throstlenest, on the Irwell (engraving)
1596062 The Manchester Ship Canal, Works of the Manchester Docks in Progress, View near Throstlenest, on the Irwell (engraving) by English School

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1596052 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604793 The Romance of the Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, Intended Docks at Manchester (engraving)
1624206 The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, Intended Docks at Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal)

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1624209 The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by Smith, James Burrell (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal)

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving)
1041497 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II)

Notes on the Manchester Canal, I (engraving)
1041482 Notes on the Manchester Canal, I (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Canal, I)

Le Canal De Manchester (engraving)
2783296 Le Canal De Manchester (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Canal De Manchester)

Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1626149 Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal)

The Trafford Park Estates (b / w photo)
1597266 The Trafford Park Estates (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trafford Park Estates)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604795 The Romance of the Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

The Queen at Manchester, Her Majesty, in the Admiralty Yacht "Enchantress
1604783 The Queen at Manchester, Her Majesty, in the Admiralty Yacht " Enchantress, " opening the Ship Canal (engraving) by Overend

Reconstruction of Barton Aqueduct over the Irwell, for the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1603436 Reconstruction of Barton Aqueduct over the Irwell, for the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving)
1604794 The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1627660 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1627659 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

The Royal Jubilee Exhibition at Manchester (engraving)
1050506 The Royal Jubilee Exhibition at Manchester (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Jubilee Exhibition at Manchester)

T A Walker (engraving)
1046779 T A Walker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T A Walker, Engineer of the Manchester Ship Canal)

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1046299 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal, a Sketch of the Works at Eastham)

Manchester Ship Canal, Above Eastham, c1896. Artist: H Garside
Manchester Shop Canal, Above Eastham, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

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The Manchester Ship Canal, a historic waterway in Central Manchester, has been an integral part of the city's landscape since its construction in the 19th century. From an aerial view, one can appreciate the grandeur and significance of this engineering marvel that connects Manchester to the sea. At night, The Lowry Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal illuminates Salford Quays with its mesmerizing lights. This iconic bridge serves as a gateway to Greater Manchester and offers breathtaking views of Salford Quays looking towards the renowned Lowry Theatre. Situated on Stanlow Island in North West England, The Manchester Ship Canal has played a vital role in trade and transportation throughout history. Its strategic location has made it a key hub for commerce not only within Lancashire but also across Europe. Salford Quays itself is a vibrant area that showcases modern architecture and cultural landmarks like Millennium Bridge and The Lowry Theatre. These structures have become symbols of progress and development in England's industrial heartland. Engravings depicting the progress of the canal works highlight how Trafford Park is being developed into a thriving business district. This advertisement emphasizes how this ambitious project continues to shape both local and national economies. The rich history and ongoing development surrounding the Manchester Ship Canal make it an essential feature of England's heritage. As it continues to serve as a lifeline for trade, tourism, and culture, this waterway remains at the heart of Central Manchester's identity.