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Manchester Road Canal Wharf, Burnley
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Manchester Road Canal Wharf, Burnley
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Burnley Canal Manchester Wharf
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Manchester Road Canal Wharf, Burnley, in Vintage Times" This evocative photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the past of Manchester Road Canal Wharf in Burnley, a quintessential English industrial town nestled in Lancashire. The image, which dates back to the Victorian or Edwardian era, showcases the wharf in all its early-20th-century charm. The Manchester Road Canal Wharf, a critical hub for the transportation of goods during the Industrial Revolution, is depicted here as a bustling hive of activity. The image is dominated by the towering chimneys of nearby factories, their smokestacks belching plumes of smoke into the air, a testament to the area's industrial might. The canal itself, a vital artery for the transportation of raw materials and finished goods, is dotted with boats, their masts and rigging standing tall against the backdrop of the industrial landscape. The photograph also reveals the human element of the scene, with figures of men and women, dressed in period attire, going about their daily tasks. The image captures a sense of community and industry, as people work together to load and unload cargo from the boats, their lanterns casting a warm, golden glow over the scene as the sun begins to set. This photograph is an invaluable record of a bygone era, offering a fascinating insight into the history of Manchester Road Canal Wharf and the industrial heart of Burnley. The vintage lantern slide, with its rich detail and evocative atmosphere, invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this bustling wharf, and to reflect on the profound impact of the Industrial Revolution on the people and places of this historic town.
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