Ardwick

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Ardwick

Market Street Tram Stop A tram for Manchester Airport has just departed. On the left, the former Debenham&#039;s store has been covered in scaffolding and then wrapped in sheets by construction company Russell WBHO who are set to transform the 1930s Rylands Building. The project includes creation of a &quot;winter gardens&quot; on the sixth floor, multiple roof terraces and a four-storey upwards extension. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://russellwbho.co.uk/rylands-revamp-cgis-revealed/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://russellwbho.co.uk/rylands-revamp-cgis-revealed/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Market Street Tram Stop Credit: Gerald England

Ardwick is a suburban area located in the city of Manchester, within the county of Lancashire, England. It lies approximately one mile southeast of Manchester city center, making it a convenient residential location for those working or studying in the city.

Historically, Ardwick was a rural area known for its agricultural activities, but it experienced significant urbanization during the industrial revolution of the 19th century. The development of cotton mills and other manufacturing industries led to an influx of workers and rapid expansion of the population. However, Ardwick faced significant damage during World War II due to bombing raids, resulting in the destruction of many buildings and the displacement of residents.

Today, Ardwick is a diverse and vibrant community, offering a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The housing stock is a combination of Victorian terraced houses, post-war council housing, and newer developments. The area benefits from excellent transportation links, with Ardwick railway station providing easy access to both local and national destinations.

Ardwick is also home to several educational institutions, including the Manchester Metropolitan University and several primary schools. The area has a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and local businesses, catering to the needs of its residents.

While Ardwick has undergone significant changes over the years, it remains an important part of Manchester's urban landscape, contributing to the city's cultural and economic diversity.

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Market Street Tram Stop

A tram for Manchester Airport has just departed. On the left, the former Debenham's store has been covered in scaffolding and then wrapped in sheets by construction company Russell WBHO who are set to transform the 1930s Rylands Building. The project includes creation of a "winter gardens" on the sixth floor, multiple roof terraces and a four-storey upwards extension. Link

Gerald England

A fresh view of Piccadilly Gardens

In the aftermath of moving out the Christmas Markets most of Piccadilly Gardens has been fenced off. This affords a clear view of the rear of the statue of Queen Victoria without her being surrounded by crowds of people. New grass seems to have been laid down. The Grade II listed Link

bronze statue of Queen Victoria is the centrepiece of the Piccadilly Esplanade. Onslow Ford was commissioned to create this tribute to Victoria and at the outset the plan was for a marble statue. Queen Victoria had agreed to sit for the artist. Apparently it was Victoria who felt that a marble statue wouldn't weather well in the smoky atmosphere of Manchester and the plans changed to bronze. Unfortunately the statue wasn't completed until 1901 by which time Victoria was dead. (Information gleaned from Manchester History Link

) In the background is the former Woolworths store. After Woolworths burnt down in 1979 it became Nobles Amusements SJ8498 : Nobles Amusements until 2012. It is now a Travelodge also housing branches of Morrisons and Nandos. In September 2020 it became the second Morrisons store to be transformed into the new format which is part grocery and part takeaway. Currently covered in scaffolding on the left is the Grade II listed Link

building on the corner of Oldham Street and Piccadilly. It dates from 1881 and for many years the ground floor was occupied by the Yorkshire Building Society. It is now occupied by the burger chain Five Guys.

Gerald England

The B of the Bang!

At the corner of Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way, close to the City of Manchester Stadium.

Keith Williamson

Corporation St, Manchester

For a few months in 2004/5, Manchester was home to a "big wheel". This picture, taken from one of the gondolas of the wheel, shows the upper levels of the Urbis Museum (ski-jump type structure) and the Printworks shopping/entertainment complex. The Printworks was for many years a major headquarters for printing national newspapers.

Keith Williamson

Under Manchester streets

Approaching lock 85 on the Rochdale Canal via the towpath. This part of the Rochdale Canal lies beneath Piccadilly, Manchester, a busy city street. Thousands walk above here daily, never realising what lies below. At this point a high rise office block has also been built over the canal.

Keith Williamson

Piccadilly Village, Manchester

Here, on the banks of the Ashton Canal, is an interesting development incorporating both the old and the new. Many examples of industrial, canalside apparatus have been retained, along with the branches and basins that served the original warehouses and factories.

Keith Williamson

Fujitsu Building in West Gorton

Typical Manchester rainy weather.

Gary Barber

City of Manchester Stadium

New Manchester City ground.

Gary Barber

CIS Building, Manchester

The headquarters of the Co-operative Insurance Society.

Keith Williamson

City of Manchester Stadium from Ashton Canal

The City of Manchester Stadium, built for the Commonwealth Games, seen from Lock 7 of the Ashton Canal.

Martin Clark

Ancoats Locks, Ashton Canal

Lock 1 of the Ashton Canal at Ancoats in Manchester.

Martin Clark

Rochdale Canal, Canal Street, Manchester

Lock 87 of the Rochdale Canal alongside Canal Street in Manchester.

Martin Clark

Canal Street, Manchester

Cafe life in Canal Street, Manchester, alongside the Rochdale Canal.

Martin Clark

Faulkner Street, Chinatown, Manchester

D Williams

Alan Turing Memorial, Sackville Park, Manchester

Sackville Park is beside Canal Street

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Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester

D Williams

University Dental Hospital of Manchester

Not one of the most stunning buildings on the Manchester Campus, but home of the leading dental school in the UK.

Paul Ashwin

Central Manchester & Manchester Children's University Hospitals, MRI

Buildings that comprise part of the site commonly known as the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) - Opposite site of Wilmslow Road to the Whitworth Art Gallery.

Paul Ashwin

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Ardwick is located at Grid Ref: SJ8597 (Lat: 53.472673, Lng: -2.219174)

Unitary Authority: Manchester

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Description: Ardwick Station has a very limited service. Two trains a day run towards the city on Monday to Friday mornings, and two trains away from the city in the evening. No service at weekends.

Name Ur: آرڈ وک

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100ARDWICK

Network: National Rail

Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/adk/

Network Wikidata: Q26334

Operator: Northern Rail

Operator Website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/ardwick

Operator Wikidata: Q85789775

Public Transport: station

Railway: station

Ref Crs: ADK

Wikidata: Q4788330

Wikipedia: en:Ardwick railway station

Lat/Long: 53.4711176/-2.2130325

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