bloovee wrote... >Belatedly joining in on Martin's remark about Manchester race course >that… > >"The former Manchester racecourse is now part of Salford Quays." > >followed by Trevor's link to the last known Manchester race course…. >www.greyhoundderby.com/Manchester%201961.htm > >then Martin said he meant the original Manchester race course!.... > >But Castle Irwell was the original. I think Martin meant the New >Barns course by the MSC
New Barns was Manchester Racecourse in 1896. <http://www.canalarchive.org.uk/map/oldMapMain.php?row=2&col=2&year=1896> The map shows, as I stated originally, that the former Manchester racecourse is now part of Salford Quays (it became the site of the No. 9 Dock). Whilst it is correct to say that Castle Irwell was Manchester Racecourse before New Barns, it is also true to say that New Barns was Manchester Racecourse before Castle Irwell! -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.boaterweb.co.uk Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
