Tales from the Bridgewater at the Bridgewater Canal

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Tales from the Bridgewater at Duke's Drive, Monton, Salford 22 October 2018 Entrance is free

Discover the stories behind Salford’s Bridgewater Canal with a family-friendly afternoon of free activities.

Step back in time and find out about what the Duke of Bridgewater’s canal did for trade and transportation during the industrial revolution. Follow the Earl’s History Trail, trade your coal for a banana, a steam hammer or an Eccles cake and get rich….

For the braver souls, accompany the mysterious Professor Jigget on a magical madcap journey along the canal towpath and beyond!

Tales from the Bridgewater at Duke's Drive, Monton, Salford 22 October 2018 Entrance is free

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