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12 April 2010, 6:46 pm

Under the Great Northern Warehouse, Deansgate

Last night I went on a guided tour under the Great Northern warehouse. I’m not totally convinced that the risk assessments needed for such an event were in order given the lack of any lighting, numerous trip hazards and a flooded section which wasn’t cordened off. However, it is something that not many people will ever see.

The photo’s are a little grainy which is down to the fact I didn’t know how to use the extended exposure setting and I didn’t have a torch. Subterranea Britannica has similar photos which are a little clearer and has a good history on the canal tunnels. It was a fascinating place to go – i’d recommend it.

The Transhipment Dock under the Great Northern Warehouse – what was the canal to the right.

The former canal heading under the G-MEx

Half of one of the canal tunnel portals

The void under the Watson Street car park. The brick arches have been truncated to allow the concrete deck for the modern structure above to be installed