Manchester Ship Canal and Barton Aqueduct, Eccles, Greater Manchester, 1945. Artist: Eric de Maré

Manchester Ship Canal and Barton Aqueduct, Eccles, Greater Manchester, 1945. Artist: Eric de Maré

1-233-120 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Manchester Ship Canal and Barton Aqueduct, Eccles, Greater Manchester, 1945. The Barton Aqueduct opened to allow a vessel to pass on the Manchester Ship Canal. Designed by Sir Edward Leader Williams, the Barton Aqueduct is a swing bridge that carries the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. It became operational in 1893.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Eric de Maré, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Edward Leader Williams: British: Civil engineer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater Manchester Manchester Manchester

  1. 53 30 00 N , 002 13 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Trade & Industry Shipping Industry

Locations & Buildings Other

Locations & Buildings Bridges


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4380x4312
File Size : 55,332kb


Aliases

  1. AA98/05172  
  1. 0250002937
  1. 1-233-120
  1. 1233120
  1. 2937
  1. A3
  1. AA98/05172  


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