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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.)
Photo by Keith Williamson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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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4 out of 5
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$93 nightly
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Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
$101 nightly
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Although the room was showing a bit of wear and tear and the table lamp wasn’t working, the bed was super comfy and the bath water was roasting. Had a drink in the grill room which had a lovely ambience until they switched to the football blasting out rather than the inviting music when I first sat ...

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester

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4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
$119 nightly
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Amazing hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

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Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
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Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House Manchester England
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Our room is the best ones we have had when compared with all the rooms we had in past 20 years of our travel, either in the US, Europe or Asia and Africa. The location of this Aparthotel is the best we have ever had. It is next door to Manchester's main train station. Can't find any better word to ...

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Whitworth Locke

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4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
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Wonderful room, great location, lovely staff

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