Going underground in Manchester

Ten haunting images showing the secret underground world beneath Manchester's streets

Rob Martin
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You may not know it but there's a hidden landscape of tunnels, abandoned offices and canals right beneath your feet when you walk through Manchester, as these ten images from Keith Warrender reveal. You can find more in his books, 'Underground Manchester' and 'Below Manchester', both from Willow Publishing.

Victoria Arches, used as a WW2 air-raid shelter

Disused toilets in the Arches which were in use until the 1960s
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ARP Warden’s post, Victoria Arches

Stalactites, Victoria Arches
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Impressive arching beneath the old Central Station goods yard in the Manchester & Salford Junction Canal tunnel

Engine room in Guardian telephone exchange
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Former waggon hoist from Central Station goods yard into the canal tunnel
 
 

ARP warden’s post and first aid rooms, Manchester & Salford Junction Canal tunnel
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River Irk below Victoria Station

One of the connecting subways in the old Coop buildings near Corporation Street

Images of Manchester above ground

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17 retro photos of Manchester
17 retro photos of Manchester
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