21st Century Salford.
					Salford Quays.
						Once at the heart of industrial Salford, the docks and the ship canal fell victim to economic changes which led to a decline in use and the eventual closure of Salford Docks. Where, fifty years ago, ocean going ships discharged their cargos from around the world, houses, restaurants, office blocks, cinemas, theatres, museums and art galleries now stand. This picture was taken from The Lowry which is located on what was known as Pier 8. The stretch of water is what remains of number 9 dock and the red bridge in the backgound is the railway swing bridge which has been relocated from its original position which was on the Eccles side of the Trafford Road swing bridge.
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