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Salford Quays, Lancashire

Salford Quays is an urban area in Salford, Lancashire. Located near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal, it was formerly the site of Salford Docks. The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex named after the early 20th-century painter L. S. Lowry. MediaCityUK is a property development whose principal tenants are media organisations. Salford Quays is within the council area of Salford.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.473849,-2.3017608
Grid Reference: SJ 8006 9749
Council Area: Salford CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 294346
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Salford_Quays,_Lancashire_294346

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