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Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard

Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard


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Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard

Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Financed largely by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803), the 10 mile (16 km) length of canal linking his coal mines at Worsley to the city of Manchester opened in 1761. In 1766 a 30 mile (50 km) extension was opened from Manchester to Liverpool. This was the first British canal to be completely man-made. The engineer for the project was James Brindley (1716-1772)

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Aqueduct Barge Barton Canal Civil Engineering Coal Industry Construction Industry Crossing Egerton Francis Greater Manchester Industrial Revolution Oxford Science Archive Pollard Robert Pollard Bridgewater Canal Brindley Francis Egerton James Brindley Salford


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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Manchester > Manchester

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Manchester > Salford

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Manchester > Worsley

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Oxford

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Rivers


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This print captures a significant moment in British history - the barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell in Salford, Greater Manchester. Created by artist Robert Pollard, this image showcases the remarkable engineering feat of the Bridgewater Canal, financed by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater. The canal, stretching 10 miles from Worsley to Manchester and opened in 1761, revolutionized transportation during the Industrial Revolution. It was an extraordinary accomplishment as it was entirely man-made under the guidance of engineer James Brindley. In 1766, a groundbreaking extension connected Manchester to Liverpool over a distance of 30 miles. In this scene frozen in time, we witness a barge gracefully traversing the aqueduct against a backdrop of industrial progress. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to every detail captured by Pollard's skilled hand. This print serves as a testament to Britain's ingenuity and determination during this transformative period. It symbolizes not only advancements in transportation but also highlights how coal mining played an integral role in shaping Greater Manchester's landscape and economy. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back to the eighteenth century when canals were at their peak importance for trade and communication. It is through prints like these that we can appreciate our rich heritage and marvel at human achievements that have shaped our world today.

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