The Well Known Painter Ford Madox Brown was renown for using strong colours. This scene commorates the opening of the Bridge Water Canal from the Duke of Bridgewater coal mine. So bringing cheap fuel to Manchester which helped to Drive the Industrial Revolution.
This is the Main Hall of the Town Hall equipped with a Great Organ and Stage. Four Magnificent Chandeliers give Superb Lighting Facilities. It's used for Exhibitions and Displays.
In Lincoln Square in Manchester their is a Statue of Abraham Lincoln. You may ask why? When the Civil War in America was at its height 1861 to 65 Cotton had stopped entering the Country, there for Causing a famine in Manchester as the workers were out of work. Lincoln was determine to stamp out Slavery. The Slaves picked all the Cotton in the South. The City Fathers sent a letter to Lincoln praising him in his attempt to abolish slavery. He was so moved by the Letter. He sent one back to Manchester praising the Cities Forbearance and understanding. It didn't help the Starving Workers over here. They later erected the Statue too him and Named a Square after him.
This is the Start of the St Patrick's Day Parade. It's led by Two Lady Police Officers on Horse Back. Are they their ( To Keep the Peace ? ) Ha Ha.
The St Patricks Day Parade Starts off with a Very Large Irish Wolf Hound Leading the Procession followed by a Brass Band.
The Irish Harp on the Banner from the Manchester Irish Centre at the Start of the Parade.
This Banner is mounted on a back of a lorry instead of being carried by men. The Symbol is a Celtic Cross.