Wednesday, July 22, 2009

ABC Wednesday : Ashton Canal at Audenshaw


Approaching Ashton from Manchester, the mill on the left is Guide Mill, established by Oxley Threads in 1870 and still in operation.


In the other direction it passes under the A6104, a new road connecting Audenshaw with Droylsden and providing access to the M60 motorway.

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17 comments:

  1. Rune EideTuesday, July 21, 2009 5:56:00 pm

    I have always been fascinated by the British canals, and when it can be combined with both ABC and interesting info - great post!

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  2. Reader WilTuesday, July 21, 2009 6:38:00 pm

    I wonder if there are still those narrow river boats now used as holiday boats. They are fascinating. Thanks for the information. And your comment on awards. They are the same as chain letters. I got several times the same award. I always felt guilty when I didn't pass them on.

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  3. Jane Hards PhotographyTuesday, July 21, 2009 11:52:00 pm

    Well you know why I love 'em me being a Brummmie lass. I just find resting my eyes on the waterways so relaxing.

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  4. JamesWednesday, July 22, 2009 12:19:00 am

    I especially like the top picture.
    Well done.

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  5. Bradley HsiWednesday, July 22, 2009 1:46:00 am

    I remember when we were young in Taiwan. The best material for man's suite was English wool. People had to smuggle in from Hong Kong. Well, seems the factory is still working, and the English wool probably is still the best material for man's suit. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. ClaraWednesday, July 22, 2009 6:30:00 am

    Lovely pictures. The canal looks great. Is it used regularly?

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  7. Crafty Green PoetWednesday, July 22, 2009 7:43:00 am

    I like canals too, that first photo is very striking.

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  8. Juha YlitaloWednesday, July 22, 2009 9:58:00 am

    Lot of A's in this post :)
    Anyway, its always nice to see short articles about interesting places with good photos sitting next to them.
    My A was about fell in Lapland.

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  9. Roger Owen GreenWednesday, July 22, 2009 10:40:00 am

    Aye, I would have thought the 1st pic was from Albany, NY; the bldg looked familiar.

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  10. RoseWednesday, July 22, 2009 2:38:00 pm

    I never realized the UK had so many canals. Thanks for an interesting post!

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  11. QWednesday, July 22, 2009 2:56:00 pm

    So very interesting.
    I did not know about the canals.
    Thanks.
    Sherry

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  12. SherrieWednesday, July 22, 2009 4:56:00 pm

    Hi!
    Lovely "A" post. Thanks for the tour, it was very interesting! Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com/2009/07/abc-wednesday-round-5.html

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  13. UnknownWednesday, July 22, 2009 6:12:00 pm

    You always have the most clever posts! Love your A's :) Terrific like always!

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  14. Leslie:Wednesday, July 22, 2009 6:43:00 pm

    ALWAYS enjoy your AWESOME posts and photos!

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  15. HildredWednesday, July 22, 2009 7:24:00 pm

    Great to hear about a thread mill still running after almost 150 years.

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  16. JayWednesday, July 22, 2009 8:18:00 pm

    Double A for the canal! Can't do better than that! ;)

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  17. Richard LawryThursday, July 23, 2009 1:18:00 am

    I would love to know more about the canals and how they were used. great post!

    An Arkies Musings

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