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Mossland, Irlam, Manchester. The moss here is mostly reclaimed as farmland. It shows a drainage ditch typical of this type of land. The picture was taken from the minor road that just enters the NE corner of the square (SJ 709 939) and shows the view to the SW, where the plantation of New Moss Wood has been created. This being part of the Red Rose Forest project (see www.redroseforest.co.uk for info.)
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Mossland, Irlam, Manchester. The moss here is mostly reclaimed as farmland. It shows a drainage ditch typical of this type of land. The picture was taken from the minor road that just enters the NE corner of the square (SJ 709 939) and shows the view to the SW, where the plantation of New Moss Wood has been created. This being part of the Red Rose Forest project (see www.redroseforest.co.uk for info.)
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The Old River During the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal several sections of the River Irwell (which was canalised between Manchester and the point where it joined the Mersey near here)remained after its course was straightened. This is a picture of one of these sections, known locally as The Old River. Taken on a cold January day with ice on the surface.
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Woods. Woodland close to the Old River, Irlam. The Old River is a remnant of a bend of the River Irwell which was left after canalisation of the river to make the Manchester Ship Canal. See 442753
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Oilseed Rape Recently flowered oilseed rape (Brassica napus, subsp. oleifera) on Irlam Moss. The concrete structure forms the mouth of a culvert accepting drainage water from the ditch on the left.
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Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
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Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
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Whitworth Locke

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