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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: SJ800974
Police Area: Greater Manchester
Council Area: Salford
Country: England

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

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