Village walk Greater Manchester Altrincham England Walking Tour in 4K 2022 | Walk tour vlog 3
Greater Manchester Altrincham England 2022 - 4K Walking Tour Vlog 03
Hello Everyone! Today I visited the Village of Greater Manchester Altrincham in England on 26 July 2022. If you are a foodie person or who loves to see architecture then it is a perfect place for you. There are many Food shops, tea shops, and many more. It is also known as one of the best places in England for living. This time I decide to go to Manchester Altrincham Englandrecord the walking tour in 4k. I hope you like my walk tour.
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Places to see in ( Urmston - UK )
Places to see in ( Urmston - UK )
Urmston is a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 41,825 at the 2011 Census. Historically in Lancashire, it is about six miles southwest of Manchester city centre. The southern boundary is the River Mersey, with Stretford lying to the east and Flixton to the west. Davyhulme lies to the north of the town centre. Urmston covers an area of 4,799 acres (19 km²).
The town has early medieval origins, and until the arrival of the railway in 1873 was a small farming community. The railway acted as a catalyst, transforming the town into a residence for the middle classes. Today, Urmston is one of the major urban areas in Trafford: it includes the areas of Davyhulme and Flixton.
In 1983, during an excavation by South Trafford Archaeological Group, fragments of Roman pottery were found in the area now occupied by the cemetery – previously the site of Urmston Old Hall – suggesting that there may have been a Roman settlement on the site. In the early 13th century, Lord Greenhalgh and his family lived at Highfield House (under what is now the M60 motorway).
The Manor of Urmston was rented by a family using the local surname. The earliest known member of the Urmston family is Richard de Urmston, who was recorded in 1193–94 as giving 40 shillings for having the king's good will. Orme Fitz Seward's land passed to Richard de Trafford in the 13th century. The de Trafford family later lost the land, but won it back as the result of a duel.
Urmston Old Hall was the home of the manorial lord, and a centre of power in the area during the Middle Ages. The Old Hall was completely rebuilt in brick and timber in the late 16th century. New Croft Hall, also in Urmston, was the residence of a wealthy freeman and may have been moated. Urmston was only one of three manors in Trafford to have had two medieval halls, the others being Hale and Timperley. Neither of the halls has survived to the present day.
Urmston occupies an area of 7.5 square miles (19.4 km2), at 53°26′55″N 2°22′29″W (53.4487, −2.3747); it is approximately 137 feet (42 m) above sea level at its highest point. The land is relatively flat, sloping gently from north to south. Urmston's climate is generally temperate, with few extremes of temperature or weather. The mean temperature is slightly above average for the United Kingdom. Annual rainfall and average amount of sunshine are both slightly below the average for the UK.
Junctions 9 and 10 of the M60 orbital motorway connect Urmston to the rest of Greater Manchester and the motorway network. A junction previously existed further east along the motorway under its old M63 designation, but was closed on the opening of the A6144(M) in 1987. A well known local landmark, opened in 1960, is the Barton High level motorway bridge, which crosses the Manchester Ship Canal.
Urmston is connected to Liverpool and Manchester by the Cheshire Lines Committee railway line which passes through Warrington and Liverpool South Parkway (for Liverpool John Lennon Airport). There are three railway stations in the Urmston area (Urmston station in Urmston town centre, Chassen Road and Flixton stations in neighbouring Flixton). Trains stopping at these stations are operated by Northern. Urmston is not served by Metrolink. The nearest Metrolink stations are in Stretford and Eccles.
( Urmston - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Urmston . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Urmston - UK
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Altrincham Market - Home to the best artisans and independent retailers
We’ve had the pleasure of being part of the Altrincham market community since it was relaunched. Here, we found a beautiful home for aromas by flo, among many other amazing independent businesses, fabulous food, and is an all round great place to shop and socialise with family, friends and doggos!
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Winter Driving Tour Manchester, UK (4K) - Altrincham to Manchester City Centre (Greater Manchester)
Thanks for watching! Please subscribe for more content. This is a drive which starts in Altrincham and then travels down Cross Street A56 into the Manchester City Centre where we come across all the different neighbourhoods.
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1:00 Altrincham
13:01 West Timperley
14:38 Sale
22:38 Stretford
31:18 Deansgate
37:48 Spinningfields
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King George V Pool - Altrincham
Altrincham is lucky to have a number of attractive parks and gardens. King George V Pool sits sandwiched between the Altrincham town centre and the Altrincham Golf Course, yet still somehow manages to feel hidden away from it all.
A haven for birds, fish and anglers, the pool is surrounded by a path that, whilst muddy in the winter, is a lovely place for a weekend walk.
Managed by the Friends of King George V Pool, the area is generally well looked after and lately there has been additional work done on the paths and fishing launches.
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???????? Walking in OLD TRAFFORD - Manchester United Stadium area tour, England UK - 4K Ultra HD 60fps
???????? Walking in OLD TRAFFORD - Manchester United Stadium (The Theatre of Dreams) area tour, England UK - 4K Ultra HD 60fps
This 4k video was recorded in Manchester, England in May 2020. I hope you will enjoy this virtual walking tour.
I visited a lot of major spots in Manchester. Below you can find the timestamps links:
00:00 Railway Rd
06:54 Sir Matt Busby Way
07:35 Old Trafford Manchester United Stadium
11:05 Sir Alex Ferguson Way
13:02 Wharfside Manchester Metrolink Tram Stop
13:54 Trafford Wharf Walk and View on Salford Quays
23:14 View on MediaCityUK
23:42 Salford Quays Footbridge
About Trafford and Old Trafford (Manchester United Stadium)
Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 235,493 in 2017. It covers 41 square miles (106 km2) and includes the area of Old Trafford and the towns of Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Timperley, Partington and Sale.
Trafford is the home of Manchester United F.C, Altrincham Football Club, Trafford Football Club, The Trafford Centre and Lancashire County Cricket Club and since 2002 the Imperial War Museum North.
Trafford has a strong economy with low levels of unemployment and contains both Trafford Park industrial estate and the Trafford Centre, a large out-of-town shopping centre. Apart from the City of Manchester, Trafford is the only borough in Greater Manchester to be above the national average for weekly income.
Main Tourist attractions in Trafford are - Old Trafford football ground, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Old Trafford Stadium, Imperial War Museum North and Intu Trafford Centre.
Trafford is the home of several major sports teams, including Manchester United Football Club and Lancashire County Cricket Club. Manchester United began as Newton Heath L&YR F.C. in 1878. The team plays at Old Trafford football ground, which is sometimes used as a stadium for international matches. Manchester United have won the FA Cup 12 times and been the Premier League champions 13 times (since the league was formed 26 seasons ago) and were Football League champions seven times in the years prior to that. The club last won the Premier League in 2013.
Premier League football club Manchester United play its home games at Old Trafford, in the Manchester suburb of Trafford, the largest club football ground in the United Kingdom.
Old Trafford is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,140 seats, it is the largest club football stadium (and second-largest football stadium overall after Wembley Stadium) in the United Kingdom, and the eleventh-largest in Europe. It is about 0.5 miles (800 m) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent tram stop.
The Trafford Centre, which opened on 10 September 1998, is North West England's largest indoor shopping complex. The centre has over 30 million visitors annually, and contains 235 stores, 55 restaurants, and the largest Odeon cinema in the UK.
Chill Factore is an indoor ski slope in Trafford Park. It features the UK's longest and widest real snow indoor slope, 100 metres (110 yd) wide and 180 metres (200 yd) long.
Imperial War Museum North is a war museum in Trafford Park and was opened in 2002. The museum won the 2003 British Construction Industry Building Award, and the title of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2006 Manchester Tourism Awards.
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Located in a 19th-century building in Manchester’s civic quarter, Whitworth Locke has accommodations with free WiFi. It is just minutes from the city’s famous Northern Quarter - home to independent shops, bars and restaurants, 656 feet from Canal Street and 984 feet from The Palace Theater.
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Walking in Stretford part 1 • 4K60
Stretford is an inner suburb of Manchester, not to be confused with Stratford in east London. It's a typical late Victorian/Edwardian suburb with a dreadful, ill-conceived 1960s redevelopment in the middle - they turned the entire central shopping district into a mall. Other parts are quite nice, however, and there are still a few historic buildings although some are vacant. Here we walk from the Metrolink tram stop to Victoria Park via the library.
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02:38 Public Hall & Vacant Cinema
03:22 1960s Subway/Underpass
09:03 Library
13:41 Victoria Park
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Top Restaurants to Visit in West Timperley, Trafford | Greater Manchester - English
West Timperley is a suburban area located in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of Manchester city center. The area has a rich history dating back to the medieval period when it was a small agricultural village. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant residential area with a mix of housing types, including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and apartments.
West Timperley is well-connected to other parts of Trafford and Manchester through a network of roads, including the A56 road, which runs through the area. This makes it an ideal location for commuters working in the city center or other nearby towns. The area is also served by several bus routes, providing convenient transportation options for residents.
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West Timperley boasts an array of exquisite restaurants. Within England, West Timperley stands out for hosting some of the finest dining establishments. Our research has identified the top 10 must-visit restaurants in West Timperley.
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Sale & Timperley 40 Steps Bridge Manchester Moment
Halfway between Timperley and Sale in Greater Manchester there's a bridge that goes nowhere. It leads to a little walking trail alongside the Bridgewater canal, but why? It crosses over what was the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway now the Manchester Metrolink line.
Timperley's Blue Plaque
Timperley is a village in the north of England. You’ll find blue plaques all over places like Manchester and London. They commemorate important people and events. But most people couldn’t tell you how to find this blue plaque or even what it’s for. It’s surprising because Timperley only has one blue plaque, and it just might be the most important blue plaque in the country. Today, we’re going to try to find it. But we’re going to take the scenic route. Next stop the Peak District.
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Altrincham Market and Altrincham walking tour ,Manchester,England,uk
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i went to Altrincham walking tour and to try food in Altrincham .
Altrincham is a market town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, south of the River Mersey 8 miles southwest of Manchester city centre . At the population of 52,419.
Altrincham has very nice food market
Address: Greenwood St, Altrincham WA14 1SA
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Friday 9am–10pm
Saturday 9am–10pm
Sunday 9am–6pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am–10pm
Wednesday 9am–10pm
Thursday 9am–10pm
altrincham market, Lively market with an indoor food hall, a covered area for craft & produce vendors & a play area. in this market they serve nice and delicious food ,PIZZA and PASTA and STICKY and TACOS and ALOT DRINK
i tried tacos and was very delicious and i really enjoyed
Motorway Driving Tour Manchester, UK (4K) - Denton to Altrincham (Greater Manchester)
Thanks for watching! Please subscribe for more content. This is a drive which travels around the Manchester M60 which goes anticlockwise passing all the different junctions across the motorway passing Starting near Denton and then travelling near North Manchester in Bury all the way to West of Manchester near Trafford centre and Altrincham.
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1:00 M67/ Denton
2:55 M60
12:08 A560
14:56 Wyhenshawe
17:56 Timperley
22:52 Altrincham
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Manchester Piccadilly to Altrincham ???????? FULL ROUTE | Tram - Manchester Metrolink [HD]
Today, we take a look at the Manchester Metrolink's Purple Line from Manchester Piccadilly to Altrincham, in one of their Bombardier M5000 tramsets.
Manchester Metrolink is a tram network in Greater Manchester, England. The network has 99 stops along 103 kilometres (64 mi) of the standard-gauge route, making it the most extensive light rail system in the United Kingdom. The network consists of eight lines which radiate from Manchester city centre to termini at Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, East Didsbury, Eccles, Manchester Airport, Rochdale and Trafford Centre. It runs on a mixture of on-street tracks shared with other traffic; reserved track sections segregated from other traffic, and converted former railway lines.
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Date of Travel: March 2022
Rolling Stock: Bombardier M5000
Operator: Manchester Metrolink
Service type: Tram
Tram Number: 3009
Origin: Manchester Piccadilly, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (England)
Destination: Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (England)
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Manchester Metrolink Tram Ride - Altrincham To Old Trafford ( home to LCCC and Man United )
A ride on the Manchester Metrolink Tram Network
Time stamps and links below description.
Welcome on board one of the world’s greatest Tram / Light Rail networks :-
The Manchester Metrolink, with 99 stations / stops, along 105 km track, covering Seven of the Ten Greater Manchester boroughs. Helping Three million residents get to work, school, and play, and welcoming visitors from all parts of the UK, and beyond.
Northbound ride, view from LHS
Filmed 12/03/23
A ride from Altrincham to Old Trafford, ideal of course for getting to Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground home of Lancashire Cricket Club, the ground also hosts international cricket matches, as well as some pop concerts.
The stop is also great for getting to Old Trafford Football Ground, home of Manchester United FC.
You can connect with national rail at Altrincham, and Navigation Road.
Time stamps :-
00:00 - Altrincham
02:31 - Navigation Road
04:42 - Timperley
06:30 - Brooklands
08:18 - Sale
09:24 - Dane Road
11:32 - Stretford
13:10 - Old Trafford
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Revisiting the Tram Crossing Underneath Manchester Piccadilly Station, Greater Manchester
Here we are back again at Manchester Piccadilly Tram Crossing. This video I tried to make it more thorough with more clips around the tram stop and the entrance to the crossing. This is a pretty interesting crossing as it looks like it’s underground even though it’s actually under Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station.
No warning signals or audible alarms are present at this crossing even though it can be heavily pedestrianised at certain points of the day. The the tram stop and crossing I believe is under platform 12 on Piccadilly Station.
Date Filmed: Monday 30th January 2022
Video filmed at: 10:52 - 11:14
Location: Fairfield Street, M1 2PH, Manchester
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Manchester Metrolink Tram Ride - Bury To Altrincham via Exchange Square. Full Route 24 stops !!!
A ride on the Manchester Metrolink Tram Network
Time stamps and links below description.
Welcome on board one of the world’s greatest Tram / Light Rail networks :-
The Manchester Metrolink, with 99 stations / stops, along 105 km track, covering Seven of the Ten Greater Manchester boroughs. Helping Three million residents get to work, school, and play, and welcoming visitors from all parts of the UK, and beyond.
Southbound ride, view from LHS
Filmed 12/03/23
A ride between Bury, and Altrincham via Exchange Square. Full route
24 stops. wow !!!!
The route between Bury and Altrincham usually goes via Shudehill, however on this particular day of filming went via Exchange Square due to engineering works on the network.
some links below time stamps
You can connect with national rail at :-
Victoria
Deansgate
Navigation Road
Altrincham
Time stamps :-
00:00 - Bury
04:48 - Radcliffe
07:22 - Whitefield
09:02 - Besses o' th' Barn
10:30 - Prestwich
11:50 - Heaton Park
12:38 - Bowker Vale
13:56 - Crumpsall
15:38 - Abraham Moss
17:50 - Queens Road
21:20 - Victoria
23:10 - Exchange Square
26:16 - St. Peter's Square
28:52 - Deansgate Castlefield
32:00 - Cornbrook
34:06 - Trafford Bar
35:38 - Old Trafford
37:40 - Stretford
40:00 - Dane Road
40:58 - Sale
42:02 - Brooklands
43:52 - Timperley
45:22 - Navigation Road
46:46 - Altrincham
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Guide Bridge, Fairfield, Gorton works, Ashburys, Ardwick, Manchester London Road. Woodhead Rly pt 4.
We travel the Woodhead route between Guide Bridge and Manchester Londo Road. Our first stop is Guide Bridge with most of its vast buildings lost, we carry out a detailed explore of the surrounding area.
Our next explore is looking around Fairfield station and branch line to the Fallowfield loop, which led onto Reddish shed and Manchester Central.
We move up the line to Gorton, tracing the alternative rout to reddish. Close to here was the mighty Gorton engine shed and works, which revealed several clues to its railway heritage. our next stop is Ashbury, with both its vast sidings and staion this proved to be a great explore.
This was a major jct where the line split with traffic working through to north Manchester and beyond.
Our next stop was Ardwick station and sidings, the platforms were not in the best of conditions. the sidings have gone through several changes including the development of a new TMD.
We finally arrive at Manchester London Road (Piccadilly) before concluding the trip on the station platform. Great explore glad to see trains on the track, shame the tommies have gone.....enjoy.
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A brief history....
The line opened in 1845. It was built by the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway with Joseph Locke as its engineer. In 1847, the railway merged with the Sheffield and Lincolnshire Junction Railway, the Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway and the Grimsby Docks Company to form the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway; it changed its name to the Great Central Railway (GCR) in 1897. Ownership passed to the LNER in 1923 and, finally, to British Railways Eastern Region in 1948.
The original eastern terminus of the line was at Sheffield Bridgehouses railway station. By the time of the creation of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway in 1847 a 0.6-mile (1 km) extension including the Wicker Arches viaduct, engineered by John Fowler, was constructed to the new Sheffield Victoria station, which opened in 1851.
Both goods and passenger traffic were very heavy; therefore, some sections of the line were quadrupled.
Electrification
Electrification was first mooted by the Great Central Railway, owing to the difficulties of operating heavy steam-hauled coal trains on the Penistone–Wath section (the Worsborough branch); a line with steep gradients and several tunnels. Definitive plans were drawn up by the LNER in 1936; many of the gantries for the catenary were erected before the Second World War.
The Second World War prevented progress on electrification, but the plans were restarted immediately after the war; however, this time with plans for a new double-track Woodhead Tunnel. TA second Thurgoland Tunnel was also required, as the existing tunnel had inadequate clearance for twin electrified lines.
The Manchester–Sheffield–Wath electrification project was finally completed in 1955, using overhead wires energised at 1,500 volts DC. Whilst this was tried and tested technology (and is still standard in the Netherlands), the comparatively low voltage meant that a large number of electricity substations and heavy cabling would be required
New electric locomotives for the line were constructed at Gorton locomotive works, Manchester. These were the EM1/Class 76, for freight trains and some passenger duties, and EM2/Class 77 locomotives for express passenger trains. A new depot at Reddish, situated on the Fallowfield Loop line, was built in 1954 to maintain the new locomotives and EMUs.
Closure
Having seen major investment in the 1950s, the line was controversially closed to passenger traffic on 5 January 1970. By the late 1970s, a large part of the remaining freight traffic consisted of coal trains from Yorkshire to Fiddlers Ferry power station near Widnes, which required a change to diesel haulage for the final part of the journey.
By the early 1980s, the combination of alternative available routes, an absence of passenger traffic since 1970 and a downturn in coal traffic across the Pennines, along with a need to eventually expensively upgrade or replace the non-standard electrical supply systems and Class 76 locomotives, resulted in the line's closure east of Hadfield. The last train operated on 18 July 1981 and the line was mothballed.
The tracks were lifted in the mid-1980s, ending any short-term hopes of reopening. Almost the entire line east of Hadfield has now been lifted, apart from a few short sections shared with other lines, notably at Penistone.
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