Salford Stoke On Trent Train
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About Salford
The city of Salford's northern boundary is with the boroughs of Bolton and Bury and its southern boundary is with Trafford. To the west is bounded by Wigan and by Manchester to the east. The city has excellent public transport links and has nine railway stations situated on 4 different routes. The city's railway stations are Eccles, Patricroft, Irlam, Clifton, Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Salford Central and Salford Crescent. The city also has the Eccles Line of the Manchester Metrolink which runs through the city with stations at Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Anchorage, Harbour City, Broadway, Langworthy, Weaste, Ladywell and Eccles. Salford also has bus stations at Pendleton and Eccles with services throughout the city, and to Greater Manchester and beyond.
The city grew during the Industrial Revolution as a result of the textile industry. Despite its success Salford was dominated by its neighbour, Manchester. In 1894, the Manchester Ship Canal was opened which ran from the River Mersey to Salford Quays. When it was complete it was the largest navigation canal in the world. Along the route of the canal, it was necessary to create an aqueduct carrying the Bridgewater Canal over the Ship Canal.
About Stoke On Trent
The city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire (usually referred to as just Stoke) is also referred to as The Potteries in acknowledgement of the city's past. The city has strong links to its industrial past and has claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. The city has many visitor centres, museums, factory tours and over 25 pottery factory shops for visitors to explore. Located close to the city, and well worth a visit, is the Trentham Estate with its Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest and mile long lake. Stoke is also the closest city to the world famous Alton Towers Theme Park with its thrilling rides which include Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Runaway Mine Train, Congo River Rapids, Hex - The Legend of the Towers, TH13TEEN, and The Smiler. If outdoor pursuits are what you are after, Stoke is only around 30 minutes from the Staffordshire Peak District National Park with its amazing walks around the Roaches, Luds Church, the Churnet and Manifold Valleys. However, the city itself is also great for outdoor activities with over 1,380 hectares of park and open spaces.