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Gareth Hacking

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Terry Jones Statue

Colwyn Bay, Wales

Terry Jones Statue

A cheeky tribute to a comedy legend.

Bentside Spinet

Manchester, England

RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Over 300 historical instruments from around the world can be found in the Royal Northern College of Music's basement.

Hulmes Ferry

Urmston, England

Hulmes Ferry

A free ferry service has run between these two English villages since 1885.

Theatre Interior.

Colwyn Bay, Wales

Harlequin Puppet Theatre

Britain's oldest permanent theatre designed and built for puppets.

Hanging Ditch Bridge

Manchester, England

Hanging Ditch Bridge

The construction of this bridge dates back to the 15th century.

The Lookout by Tim Norris.

Salford, England

Irwell Sculpture Trail

The longest sculpture trail in the United Kingdom.

Joan.

Rhyl, Wales

Rhyl Miniature Railway

Britain's oldest miniature railway.

Full view.
Permanently Closed

Manchester, England

'22 Bees'

This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.

Peterloo Memorial.

Manchester, England

Peterloo Memorial

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

Peel Monument

Holcombe, England

Peel Monument

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

Exterior.

Rochdale, England

Rochdale Pioneers Museum

A museum of co-operativism housed in the birthplace of the modern movement.

George Street entrance to the Guardian Telephone Exchange.

Manchester, England

Guardian Telephone Exchange Tunnels

This nondescript building hides an entrance to an underground nuclear tunnel system.

The east wall.

Oakham, England

Oakham Castle Horseshoes

Hundreds of huge, centuries-old horseshoes adorn the walls of this nontraditional 12th-century castle.

Manchester and Salford Junction Canal.

Manchester, England

Manchester and Salford Junction Canal

An abandoned canal route lies hidden under the streets of Manchester.

A tunnel tour

Rhydymwyn, Cymru

M. S. Factory, Valley

Following years of secrecy, the hidden history of a World War II site is being brought to light.

Gwrych Castle.

Abergele, Wales

Gwrych Castle

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.

Ianto's Shrine

Cardiff, Wales

Ianto's Shrine

An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.

Boardman's Entry
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Manchester, England

Boardman’s Entry

A tiny, hidden alleyway dedicated to the father of meteorology.

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