EPW062708 ENGLAND (1939). The Gaythorn Gas Works, Manchester, 1939
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| Title | [EPW062708] The Gaythorn Gas Works, Manchester, 1939 |
| Reference | EPW062708 |
| Date | 16-August-1939 |
| Link | |
| Place name | MANCHESTER |
| Parish | |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 383736, 397444 |
| Longitude / Latitude | -2.2450584499382, 53.473223599693 |
| National Grid Reference | SJ837974 |
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Wednesday 19th of March 2014 04:16:04 PM |
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| Midland Railway / LMR Manchester Central Station. Grade 2*.
Built c.1880. Closed to passengers 1969.
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| Bridgewater Canal |
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Tuesday 3rd of September 2013 08:34:48 PM |
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| City Road East |
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| Medlock Street |
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