This stretch of the Bridgewater Canal takes in Boothstown, Worsley, Monton, Patricroft and Barton. All along the canal there are stories to tell, from 1761 right up to the present day.
Discover the origins of the canal, the Duke of Bridgewater and James Brindley. Read about the impact of the Industrial Revolution and Queen Victoria’s visit. And then come right back up to date with stories from people living and working in the area today…
A walk along the banks of the Bridgewater Canal is a journey to the past and a glimpse into the future. Every stretch of the waterway has a story to tell us about human ingenuity, endurance and events that shaped both Salford and the world.
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One canal. Three days. Five miles. Find out what happened when Brazil came to the Bridgewater Canal one sunny weekend in Salford.
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Find out more about the eye-catching new sculptural features helping to bring Worsley Delph's fascinating past to life.
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Uncover the hidden stories of women in the history of the canal. "When you walk by the cut please think of the girls, no song celebrates them, no banner unfurls".
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Astonishing discoveries as Worsley Delph was restored, what might they tell us about how the Delph basin was used?
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The Bridgewater Canal as you've never heard it before! Our volunteer sound-recorders gathered together stories and sounds of the canal, under the guidance of sound artist Karen Lauke.
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Adventures in poetry in unexpected places. Find out what happened when the world's first Door-to-Door Poet knocked on strangers' doors along the world's first true canal and asked them "What does the Bridgewater Canal mean to you?"
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The Bridgewater Canal is famous for its orange colour. The colouration gets stronger as you approach Worsley and every passing boat is followed by a swirl of orange as the sediment at the bottom of the canal is stirred up. The colour has been compared to a good strong cup of builder's tea.
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Barton has a long association with crossing points. From James Brindley's amazing stone aqueduct of 1761 to the unique feats of engineering heritage that stand there today - Barton Swing Aqueduct and Swing Bridge
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Local resident Norman Scott has always been fascinated by the history of the area. His attention was drawn to the Bridgewater Canal and its early days. He read about experiments with a steam powered tug developed for the Duke of Bridgewater. Armed with a few references and drawings he decided to create a model to see how it would have looked.
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John Gilbert was the estate manager for the Duke of Bridgewater in the Worsley area, he oversaw the construction of the vast underground and surface canal system which enabled coal from the Worsley mines to be transported to the growing centres of Salford and Manchester.
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A working model of the famous Barton Swing Aqueduct was created for the Bridgewater Weekender in 2017. It was used for family-friendly workshops where a replica of the original stone aqueduct was also created in LEGO.
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The Salford stretch of the Bridgewater Canal has more than its fair share of stories to tell. From its history, intrinsically linked to the Industrial Revolution, to the recollections, personal accounts and tall tales of the people who live and work in the area.
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A mill chimney, the coal mine, dark damp terraced houses, the coal man, the mobile greengrocer... Local resident Elaine Marchment recalls Boothstown as a small village where everyone knew your name.
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Worsley New Hall was an immense structure designed by architect Edward Blore in the Gothic style. It was completed in 1846 and was the home of the first Earl of Ellesmere. Its most distinguished guest was Queen Victoria who stayed at the hall twice.
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The Bridgewater Canal arrived In Boothstown in 1795 but the area's origins reach back to Roman times and beyond.
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A heritage inspired animation by young people on the Bridgewater Canal in Salford.
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