Salford Quays Flashcards
(13 cards)
Where is it located
West of Manchester within the conurbation of greater Manchester
Why are there quays at Manchester
The canal is deep and straight making it easy for ships to travel, making trade easier
When was the Manchester ship canal built
1887-94
What did the development of the Quays create
5k jobs for locals including dockers and builders
By 1914 what did the quays become
The largest port authority globally
Why did Salford become and industrial powerhouse
Coal nearby provided fuel for textiles to be made
How big was salfords influence on the UK’s imports and exports
They contributed 5% to imports and 4% to exports
What were some of the commodities handled
Cotton, grain, wool, textiles and machinery
How rapid was the population growth in 30 years from 1812
Rose from 12k to over 70k
What was the population in the 29th century
200k people
What was the reason for the rapid growth
Rapid development attracted people to live and work around the docks
What did low skilled and low paid jobs lead to
Houses were built for the locals so were cheaper
What were the houses like
Densely packed
