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- Gorton is a town in Manchester, and it is rich in cultural heritage. For example, the world-famous Belle Vue Zoological Gardens opened in 1836. In its lifetime it served as a zoo, amusement park, exhibition hall complex and speedway stadium.
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Gorton is an area of Manchester in Greater Manchester, North West England. It is to the southeast of Manchester city centre. The population at the 2011 census was 36,055. [1] [2] Neighbouring areas include Levenshulme and Openshaw. A major landmark is Gorton Monastery, a 19th-century High Victorian Gothic former Franciscan friary.
Gorton is a town in Manchester, and it is rich in cultural heritage. For example, the world-famous Belle Vue Zoological Gardens opened in 1836. In its lifetime it served as a zoo, amusement park, exhibition hall complex and speedway stadium.
Welcome to Gorton, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of Greater Manchester, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Gorton has something to captivate every visitor.
Gorton ***** are better known as ‘scallies’. Their uniform (male) is generally made up of half-mast trackies, tucked into Disney socks; Nike Shox, and baseball cap worn low under a tightly fastened hooded top – to conceal identity.
Feb 1, 2022 · These fascinating photos capture life in Gorton throughout the 20th century. Taken from our archives, Mirrorpix and shared by Manchester Local Image Collection, these images show like on the ...
Feb 3, 2022 · The Gorton reservoirs – upper and lower – were built in c.1823-25 and were among the first impounded reservoirs to be built in the country (Engineering Timelines, 2020). Constructed by the Manchester and Salford Waterworks Company, they raised Manchester and Salford’s water-supply capacity eight-fold to about 900, 000 gallons per day.
Sep 17, 2023 · Gorton Monastery, officially known as the Church and Friary of St. Francis, Gorton, was constructed in the mid-19th century. Designed by eminent architect Edward Welby Pugin, son of renowned Gothic Revivalist Augustus Pugin, the monastery was built as a place of worship for the Franciscan friars.
