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| The impressive entrance to Piccadilly Basin, once part of Manchester's thriving canal system - now - it's a car park. |
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| More eividence of the canal system. This used to be the offices of the Rochdale Canal Company. |
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| Despite ongoing redevelopment, there are still many fine old buildings in the city centre, like this one which was the headquarters of the Union Bank of Manchester. |
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| The Wellington statue. |
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| The Big Wheel in Piccadilly Gardens. |
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| Queen Victoria Statue. |
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| A small market in Piccadilly Gardens, although looking at this view, the trade was appalling. |
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| Get your team colours from this supermarket trolley. Manchester United were at home to Aston Villa. |
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| Manchester has a very impressive and ever expanding tram system, which includes sections of street running. |
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| Manchester Central Library building. |
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| St. George's House, although I have no idea what the building was originally used for. |
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| Formerly Manchester Central railway station, now an exhibition centre. |
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| The Royale building. |
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| The Manchester Free Trade Hall. |
My son & I are hoping to have a day at Manchester this summer so, having seen these images I'm really looking forward to it. A good mix of images, old and new styles, and a good taster of what is there to see.
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