Worsley

Worsley, in Greater Manchester, England, is a village that is best known as one terminus of the Bridgewater Canal.

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The canal runs from what used to be a quarry at Worsley Delph – where it links with the old coal mine workings of the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater – to Castlefield in Manchester. This canal is fed by the water drained from the mine workings, and is known as the first true canal in England (as opposed to a river navigation). When the canal was in use (other than for leisure), the village had many industries to support the life of the canal. There is a monument to the Duke of Bridgewater on the village green. His home, Worsley Old Hall still stands but Worsley New Hall, the home of his descendents is now demolished.

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Greater Manchester: Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in England established in 1974 which covers an area roughly encompassing the conurbation of Manchester. It is situated in North West England....

England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....

Bridgewater Canal: The Bridgewater Canal is a canal in North West England, near Manchester. The entire canal is on one level and has no locks. Cranes are located at intervals along the canal's length to allow boards to be dropped into slots in the canal banks. This allows sections of the canal to be isolated in the e...