tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post8514567889888567364..comments2024-03-23T20:56:40.825+00:00Comments on A Blog on the Landscape!: Revisiting the IrkAlanRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-60710923187624191662016-08-22T08:48:04.296+01:002016-08-22T08:48:04.296+01:00Thanks Leslie. I had a wonderful time exploring th...Thanks Leslie. I had a wonderful time exploring the area and it's always a bonus to get good comments, so thanks for that. You will find much has changed. Manchester Man is a real eye opener isn't it. A fascinating book. Have fun with your walk when you do it.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-58058249788496122712016-08-21T21:37:07.278+01:002016-08-21T21:37:07.278+01:00I was presented by my wife the book "Manchest...I was presented by my wife the book "Manchester Man" and was completely facinated by its references to the IRK and Manchester in the early 18 hundreds. I remember walking close to the IRK in the 1950's in close proximity to Dantzic Street it was even then a filthy stretch of water bubbling with off white soapy suds. When I am next in Manchester I will take a further look and perhaps follow the route taken by Alan as I am fascinated with this area having worked years ago in the old CIS building 109 Corporation street which is now an apartment block. Thank you for your excellent research.<br />Les FieldingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312686712136271380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-26171875814718672702015-03-26T10:40:26.032+00:002015-03-26T10:40:26.032+00:00Thanks Martin. I have enjoyed looking into an area...Thanks Martin. I have enjoyed looking into an area I knew little about. Considering this areas wealth of social history and industrial past, Manchester should capitalise on it and bring it out for visitors. It would be great to see one of the old houses rebuilt, to see a steam hammer and a smelter in pride of place instead of in a museum.<br />There is so much here the area is shouting out on deaf ears.<br />AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-1059754598248210142015-03-25T19:56:51.822+00:002015-03-25T19:56:51.822+00:00Btw, I bet HMG know about that 'paint mixer...Btw, I bet HMG know about that 'paint mixer'. I like the 'porridge' story. In the '90s a number of old hostelries disappeared overnight to be replaced by new office blocks; I suspect that may have been the fate of the Manchester Regiment'. (More research needed!)Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-66049305852941514882015-03-25T19:50:45.979+00:002015-03-25T19:50:45.979+00:00Hi Alan, just catching up with my reading I've...Hi Alan, just catching up with my reading I've discovered this and your previous entry. I'm really impressed with your research. Well done. More interesting than many 'more scenic' outings. I will insert links to my more superficial entry, which I'm glad contributed to this further nugget.<br />MartinPhreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-50436626490974865702015-03-24T08:02:38.692+00:002015-03-24T08:02:38.692+00:00Cheers Dawn. It was an enjoyable excursion and sur...Cheers Dawn. It was an enjoyable excursion and surprising just how far you walk when searching things out.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-15967340681775258792015-03-24T07:57:40.145+00:002015-03-24T07:57:40.145+00:00A fascinating study of social and industrial histo...A fascinating study of social and industrial history. Well done on your research.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-72812082007423035352015-03-24T06:49:27.791+00:002015-03-24T06:49:27.791+00:00Thanks JJ. I forgot to mention . Another QC check ...Thanks JJ. I forgot to mention . Another QC check on This and That and the Ape. Well someone has to do it.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-62298328074604497062015-03-23T23:55:30.695+00:002015-03-23T23:55:30.695+00:00A good and interesting read - well done with the r...A good and interesting read - well done with the research.<br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-35063769588004670012015-03-23T20:38:36.101+00:002015-03-23T20:38:36.101+00:00Thanks. I agree about the video it's very movi...Thanks. I agree about the video it's very moving. We are so lucky today.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-49906836742408758382015-03-23T20:30:09.994+00:002015-03-23T20:30:09.994+00:00Very interesting Alan. As you say, the video is t...Very interesting Alan. As you say, the video is terrific, those poor people! How well off most of us are today!Beryl the Perilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886396947438076151noreply@blogger.com