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Report - Victoria arches, Manchester, March 2015

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stranton

subterranean explorer
Regular User
Thanks very much too all esp Jobs for making this possible,
been on my list for a while now please too finally get this done.
Visited with Jobs, Paradox and 2 fellow explorers ( apologies I forgot your names),
pleasure too meet you all.

The Victoria arches are a network of brick arches built in the retaining wall of the Irwell,
(Manchesters principal waterway) during 1838 they are about 100yds west of Mounts bank.
Originally used for steam packet cruises and business premises, these were abandoned earlier in the 20th century
during the 2nd world war they were converted for use as air raid shelters with the installation of blast walls capable of holding 1619.
The arches were bricked up too top of arch and the steps removed or filled in during the 1970s,
there were also public conveniences which had access via the arches and street these too are bricked up too top of arch or filled in.

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Jobs having a well earned rest
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public conveniences
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air conditioning & safe
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stranton
 

Paradox

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
Nice one Stranton :thumb Glad you enjoyed it too and you did cracking job getting in an out :D
 

Paradox

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
Oh mate, I absolutely hate/am terrified of heights and water, that to me was my ultimate nightmare! I got about ten steps in and just froze Jobs had to come and hold my hand to get me to move!
 

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