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River Medlock

The River Medlock flows west from Tameside & Oldham into Manchester. It runs for 13 miles (including passing through Clayton Vale) before merging with the Irwell at Castlefield. The Industrial revolution exacted a heavy toll on the river, factories & waste tips lining its banks decreased the water quality to such an extent that the river stopped being able to support a fish population. Recent restoration has, however, improved water quality, the river was restocked with fish, and wildlife such as herons and kingfishers can often be seen now.
by David Dixon

Created: Sun, 2 May 2010, Updated: Sun, 2 May 2010


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SJ8598 : 	River Medlock at Holt Town by Gerald England
2024
SJ8597 : Mayfield Park by Peter McDermott
2024
SJ8598 : The River Medlock seen from Palmerston Street, Beswick, Manchester by habiloid
2023
SJ8597 : Mayfield Park by Gerald England
2022
SJ8597 : River Medlock in Mayfield Park by Gerald England
2022
SJ8597 : Mayfield Park by Gerald England
2022
SJ8597 : The River Medlock flowing through Mayfield Park by Gerald England
2022
SJ8497 : Baring/Boardman Street Bridge by Gerald England
2019
SJ8497 : River Medlock by Gerald England
2018
SJ8497 : River Medlock by Gerald England
2018
SJ8497 : A nearly forgotten river by Bob Harvey
2017
SJ8497 : River Medlock from Bond Street by David Dixon
2014
SJ8497 : Manchester: River Medlock from Charles Street by Christopher Hilton
2013
SJ8698 : Holt Town by Gerald England
2012
SJ8899 : River Medlock, Clayton Vale by David Dixon
2010
SJ9099 : River Medlock by David Dixon
2010
SJ8999 : Edge Lane Bridge by David Dixon
2010
SJ8899 : River Medlock, Clayton Vale by David Dixon
2010
SJ9099 : River Medlock by David Dixon
2010
SJ8899 : Iron Bridge, Clayton Vale by David Dixon
2010
SJ8497 : A Bit of Hidden Manchester by Gerald England
2009
SJ8497 : River Medlock by Gerald England
2009
SJ8598 : River Medlock by Gerald England
2009
SJ9099 : River Medlock (1975) by David Dixon
1975
SJ9099 : River Medlock (1971) by David Dixon
1971

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