In this video we continue our search for interesting historical gems around Manchester and Salford. Firstly we visit Poynton in Stockport to look at a 17th century Ice house. This historical grade II listed building belonged to Poynton Hall. Secondly and for the disused railway enthusiasts we look at some old railway lines and points around the Radcliffe area of Manchester. An old railway sign can also be seen and the old tracks are now being consumed by the trees. Thirdly we look at the Nasmyth steam hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Patricroft Eccles in Salford. The steam hammer was Victorian engineering masterpiece. Fourth we look at James Brindleys Stone aqueduct that carried the Bridgewater canal over the River Irwell at Barton. The Barton aqueduct was demolished when the Manchester ship canal was built and replaced by a swing bridge. Finally we visit Liverpool road station on the Liverpool to Manchester railway. We look around the arrivals area that dealt with railway goods. We see the original cattle ramp that is now grade II listed. This video is definitely one for the railway and engineering enthusiasts as it looks at Railway architecture and Victorian engineering as well as James Brindley canal engineering.
9 сен 2024
