Manchester
Portland Basin Museum
Award-Winning Interactive Reconstructions
Portland Place
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0QA
Nearest Train: Ashton BR
Phone: +44 161 343 2878
Fax: +44 161 343 2869
WebsiteLocated in the recently rebuilt Ashton canal warehouse (originally built in 1834), this award-winning museum looks at history through local industry, crafts, lifestyles and trade over the ages. There are various interactive displays including a fascinating reconstruction of a 1920s street with shops, school, chapel and an operating room. The site also provides a conference center, gift shop, small cafe, well-maintained picnic spots, guided tours and a heritage trail.
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