Worsley Heritage
A clock that strikes 13, revolutions, 52 miles of underground canals, steam boats and early Victorian architecture...
Looking around Worsley village today, with its picturesque green, half-timbered houses and tranquil canalside setting, it is difficult to imagine that this was once the birthplace of the 'transport' revolution in the 18th century.
But the building of the Bridgewater Canal in 1761 linked coal mines in Worsley with Manchester city centre and halved the price of coal overnight. This fuelled the industrial revolution that changed the face of British history forever.
The Worsley village heritage trail
Find out more about Worsley's heritage by taking a one-mile self-guided walk around the village with the Worsley village heritage trail and map. Order your copy of the A5 full colour guide (free except postage) by calling Salford Tourist Information Centre on 0161 848 8601, buy a copy online or download an Adobe PDF version (980kb).
