Manchester Ship Canal Collection (page 2)

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]

A Great Dockland of the North, Thirty-Four Miles from Sea and Yet a Port, c1935. No. 9 Dock the Manchester Ship Canal. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

View from the hold of the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Dockers loading steel bars onto a ship from a dock on the Manchester Ship Canal

Steel bars being loaded onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Artist
Steel bars being loaded onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. British steel products were in demand worldwide during the 1960s due to their high quality

Dockers loading steel bars onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Artist
Dockers loading steel bars onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. British steel products were in demand worldwide during the 1960s due to their high quality

The Manchester Renown being loaded with steel for export, Manchester, 1964. Artist
The Manchester Renown being loaded with steel for export, Manchester, 1964. The Renown was part of the Manchester Liners fleet

The Manchester Renown in dock on the Manchester Ship Canal, 1964. The Renown was part of the Manchester Liners fleet, which were loaded on the Ship Canal and carried Britains products worldwide

Manchester Ship Canal, Above Easton, c1900. Artist: H Garside
Manchester Ship Canal, Above Easton, c1900. Manchester Ship Canal is a 36-mile-long (58 km) inland waterway in the North West of England linking Manchester to the Irish Sea

The Latchford Viaduct, Manchester Ship Canal, 1894. The viaduct was opened in 1893 and carried the former London & North Western Railway Stockport to Warrington line over the Manchester Ship Canal

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Salford Quays theatre seen across the north bay of the basin

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The Imperial War Museum North seen from the footbridge across the basin

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View of the basin at Salford Quays

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The Imperial War Museum North seen from the footbridge across the basin

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The Lowry at Salford Quays seen across the basin

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Salford Quays theatre seen across the basin

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NV apartments located along the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford

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Swing Bridge located near MediaCity UK on Salford Quays near Old Trafford in Manchester

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NV apartments and Detroit bridge located along the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford

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The Lowry bridge located on the Salford Quays in the city of Salford near Manchester Old Trafford

Huty18568, construction site, T / BRI / MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL / LANCS, construction machinery
Workers stop for a meal in the cutting at Irlam, Salford, Greater Manchester, during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ship Canal
1948: SS Pacific Importer in the Manchester Ship Canal. Cars waiting for transport line the quay. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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Latchford Railway Viaduct over the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington, Cheshire, in northwest England, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Construction workers with a jumbo at work on the Manchester Ship Canal at Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire, in northwest England, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The construction of Bridgewater Lock on the Manchester Ship Canal in northwest England, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Millennium Bridge reflected in the Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Britain, England, Manchester, Trafford Road Bridge, Manchester Ship Canal spanned by iron bridge

Wells pneumatic oil lamps, 1889 C013 / 8764
Wells pneumatic oil lamps. 19th-century artwork showing three models of Wells lamps, a type of pneumatic oil lamp developed in the 1880s

Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

Manchester, aerial view
Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre left, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

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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.