A new book of poems and photographs which takes the reader on a historical journey of the Manchester Ship Canal has just been published, and you can win a copy for yourself.
Author Lynn Pegler and photographer Mike Poloway joined forces for Salford Quays Unlocked.
The book starts in 1887 with the signing of a £1.7m cheque to construct the canal, bringing us up to date with the creation of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK which replaced the old Salford Docks.
Each poem is accompanied by historical or modern-day photographs helping to tell this fascinating story.
They include tributes to structures or industry no longer there, including the infamous demolition of Salford’s two cargo cranes, as well as haiku to celebrate the best of what replaced it.
Lynn is a former newspaper journalist, as was inspired by her work in PR for British Waterways, as well as the Canals and Rivers Trust.
SalfordOnline.com have two copies of this fabulous book to give away free to two lucky readers who can answer this simple question:
In which year did Queen Victoria officially open the Manchester Ship Canal?
To enter email the correct answer to info@salfordonline.com along with your full contact details, daytime phone number and home address.
The winner must be able to pick up their prize from the SalfordOnline offices in Eccles. Winners will be contacted individually.
The closing date for this competition is 12pm on Friday 22 April 2016.
Salford Quays Unlocked is published by Blurb, priced £11.99. It is available online, at the Lowry Centre shop and other selected bookstores and gift shops.
