Imperial War Museum North

You'll find the museum in Salford near the Lowry Centre - very popular. Mainly concerned with the two World War but covers modern day conflict as well.

Rather jingoistic for my taste but no doubt that is the cynic in me coming out.

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Ben

Ben after an early morning chase around in Heaton Park

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Euro 2012

England have got off to a reasonable start to Euro 2012 this evening with a 1 - 1 draw against France.


Both goals scored by Manchester City players......


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Old and new..

Manchester centre the old and new ..

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Fire Station

The old fire station in the middle of Manchester at a busy road junction near the Piccadilly rail station.

Plans to turn this into a hotel but the economic crisis seems to have put this on hold.

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Lloyd Street, Manchester

Looking down Lloyd Street towards Deansgate.

Sunny morning..

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Abraham Lincoln

Abe Lincoln - if you wonder around the streets between Albert Square and Deansgate you'll find this fellow.

This is the third attempt I've has trying to load this photo / not had much success lately...

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Manchester Central Library

The "Library" has been subject to renovation and upgrade for some time. St.Peter's Square is undergoing Metro work soon and we'll see the platforms moved as I understand it.

So it is all go down in this area of the city.

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Great Manchester Cycle

Time to get on your bike for the Great Manchester Cycle .

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Albert Square, Manchester

Albert Square on a sunny Saturday morning .

Has summer arrived ?


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The Path ...

This handy little path is suitable for walking the dog - it runs from Gleneagles Avenue to Newhouse Road.

Nice on a sunny morning but not when it's cold and wet.

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Newhouse Road, Heywood

Newhouse Road in Heywood looking out over the hills on a bright sunny morning.

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Siddal Moor School, Heywood

Siddal Moor School Heywood.

A lot of money has been spent recently on this school and here we have a newly built entrance block.

All looking rather swish and modern.

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Ben

Ever hopeful - Ben waiting at the door and expecting a long walk.

He's certainly got bigger over the last few months since we got him and more confident as well.

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Soon to go ..

Forest Flame looking very colourful - soon to go as the lawn needs to be enlarged for the needs of Ben the dog.

It will hopefully be transplanted to another part of the garden.

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