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Posted by Editor on 29th October 2009 at 07:21 PM
Salford Local History - Worsley: A Brief History, Part One
Presented and written by Tony Flynn
Filmed and edited by Tony Thornborough

On this video we look at the picturesque area of Worsley and its many popular attractions.

Worsley is an area steeped with history, with the Bridgewater Canal running through the village. The canal was constructed in 1759 by Francis Egerton the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, so that coal from his collieries could be transported to Manchester, putting Worsley at the heart of the transport revolution.

The Village Green - now one of the most desirable places to live in Salford - was once the site of a huge works yard, with a forge, lime kilns, and a boat building yard. The monument on The Green is from the base of a works chimney and has a Latin inscription carved at the base. This is the only surviving monument to Francis Egerton in Worsley.

The Worsley Packet House is a Grade II listed building, half timbered with black and white beams and was the landing stage for canal boats plying their trade. Queen Victoria alighted here when she visited Worsley Old Hall in 1851 and again in 1857.

Alongside the Packet House is The Alphabet Bridge, named by children from the nearby St. Mark's school for the simple reason that the bridge has twenty six planks on its span and the children would spell out the letters of the alphabet as they crossed it. It's fun, why not give it a try?

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  14th November 2009
The Worsley videos are brilliant, is Flynn'y SalfordOnlines answer to Granada's Fred Talbot but funnier?.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  5th November 2009
Hi! Sam, Glad that you have seen the videos, thanks for the kind comments. Have you had a look at the other one's that Tony Thornborough and I have have put on?, we aregettingsome good comments believe it or not!. Once again Sam thanks for viewing and the nice comments.Tony.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  4th November 2009
Good stuff Tony!!!! Historian, presenter and all round funny man. Did we ever think we'd see the day. ha ha. Hope you see this comment. Forever a friend Samuel Lowry

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  4th November 2009
Another really interesting film from you Tony.It's easy to take places we've seen so many times,for granted.Thanks to you and your friends,these areas come to life.Also,you made me laugh!Wanda

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  1st November 2009
Love the introduction!! Sounds like my house! Paul Burbery

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  31st October 2009
Apologies, I saw Part Two first, then caught up with this one. Another great video story, first class photography by Tony and obviously well researched by the other Tony, love the dry delivery. This is a great way of getting local history across, I think you boys have really tapped into something really good, only question is, how are you going to follow this up?. Best wishes Irene Hayes.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by allan hayward ( member )  29th October 2009
Another welcome gem. Thank you Tony. Looking forward to part two.

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