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The Latchford Viaduct, Manchester Ship Canal, 1894
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The Latchford Viaduct, Manchester Ship Canal, 1894
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. A print from the Illustrated London News, (26 May 1894)
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The Latchford Viaduct, Manchester Ship Canal, 1894
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is a captivating print that takes us back to the 19th century. This remarkable engineering marvel was opened in 1893 and served as a crucial link for the former London & North Western Railway Stockport to Warrington line over the bustling Manchester Ship Canal. The print, originally featured in the Illustrated London News on May 26,1894, showcases the grandeur of this Victorian viaduct against a picturesque landscape. The monochrome engraving beautifully captures the intricate details of both land and water transport during that era. In this scene, we witness a steam train gracefully crossing the sturdy viaduct while a steamship glides beneath it along the canal. The tow path alongside serves as a reminder of how important transportation was for trade and commerce at that time. This print not only offers us an insight into historical transportation but also highlights the immense progress made in engineering during this period. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to connect cities through innovative infrastructure projects. As we admire this print by an unknown creator from Heritage Images' collection, we are transported back to an era where bridges like these were symbols of progress and unity. It reminds us of our rich industrial heritage while celebrating Manchester's role as an influential hub for trade and transportation in Britain's history.
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