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Imperial War Museum North (sometimes referred to as IWM North) is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England.
Salford Quays is part of a joint tourism initiative between Salford and Trafford councils supported by private sector partners including the Lowry, the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester United F.C., Lancashire County Cricket Club, the Quayside Mall and the Golden Tulip and Copthorne Hotels; working in partnership with Marketing Manchester ...
Imperial War Museum North: Trafford Park: Trafford: Military: 20th- and 21st-century conflicts involving British and Commonwealth citizens John Rylands Library: Manchester: Manchester: Library: Exhibits of art, history, literature from its collections The Lowry: Salford Quays: Salford: Art
Sovereign Point was the tallest building in Salford Quays at the time of its construction. Sovereign Point is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. [122] The Filaments Tower 1 66 (216) 22 2020 Residential Greengate, Salford
English: Salford Quays is an area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal. Previously the site of Manchester Docks, it became one of the first and largest urban regeneration projects in the United Kingdom following the closure of the dockyards in 1982.
A military museum or war museum is an institution dedicated to the preservation and education of the significance of wars, conflicts, and military actions. These museums serve as repositories of artifacts (not least weapons), documents, photographs, and other memorabilia related to the military and war.
The pedestrian bridge, which was completed in 2000, is near the terminus of the ship canal at the old Manchester Docks. It is sited beside The Lowry theatre and gallery and links Salford Quays and MediaCityUK to Trafford Wharf and the Imperial War Museum North. [1] It has a lift of 18 metres (59 ft), allowing large watercraft to pass beneath.
The first trams (3040 and 3014 coupled together) passed by Imperial War Museum in the early hours of 10 November 2019 while on test. The stop opened to passengers on 22 March 2020, and the first passenger service tram (3073) stopped at Imperial War Museum just after 06:39. [5] [6]