Mersey Estuary Collection

Discover the breathtaking Mersey Estuary, where the mighty River Mersey meets the Irish Sea

Mersey Estuary Collection: Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century

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

Mersey Estuary Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)

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

JWS1571602
Flock of birds fleeing the beach

Mersey Estuary Collection: Greater Manchester, satellite image

Greater Manchester, satellite image
Greater Manchester and surroundings, satellite image. North is at top. The city of Manchester is at centre (grey-white). Liverpool is on the coast at left

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Discover the breathtaking Mersey Estuary, where the mighty River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. This historic waterway, dotted with industrial heritage such as the Manchester Ship Canal (JWS1571602), has shaped the landscape of Greater Manchester since the 19th century (The Manchester Ship Canal, engraving). Satellite image reveals its vast expanse, teeming with life and history, from bustling ports to tranquil wetlands. Explore its rich biodiversity and uncover the stories of the people and industries that have shaped this unique and dynamic estuary.