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Regions:: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria
Notice Period:: Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:: Semi Professional
Fee:: Paid: WITHIN 10 MILES I CHARGE £40. FURTHER AFIELD I ASK FOR £50
Category:: History
Updated:: 27^th July 2024
Tagged:: Local History | Irwell

This talk traces the story of Manchester's greatest river, and includes tales of drownings, dramatic rescues, ill-fated boat launches, devastating floods and other stories of Europe's hardest working river.

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I am a retired Deputy Headteacher with a lifelong interest in Local History.

I am the author of a number of books about the north of Manchester.

My other interest is singing and playing guitar, usually in folk clubs, and some of his talks are accompanied by songs and guitar.

As well as delivering talks I can also lead guided walks around several areas in North Manchester

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THE SONG OF THE IRWELL

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