The white modernist office buildings on the River Irwell's west bank give way down to the river's edge and the popular Mark Addy pub on Stanley Street. It opened in 1981 and the curves and canopies show its age. But it was revamped in 2010 and now also boasts a good range of food and ales. The wharf was built for the packet boats which first ran from here in 1807.
Who was Mark Addy? A local hero who died in 1890 at the age of 51. He was famous for rescuing 50 people from the then dangerous waters of the River Irwell.
If I saw that layered sky in a watercolour painting I'd say it was exaggerated and impossible, but I snapped and the camera isn't lying. Compare it with other Skywatch Friday posts today.
A heads-up that the City Daily Photo Theme Day for October will be Silhouette (entries will open from Sunday 30 September at around 1000 UK time).
A typical Manchester sky! But I didn't know who Mark Addy was until now.
ReplyDeleteNice city view and in for some rain I think.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree with you about that sky!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a normal morning sky in our locale this time of year, though your sky-line is somewhat different than ours!
ReplyDeleteMark Addy deserves to be remembered - what a feat! I love the skyline and sky here, sometimes things turn on camera than they look to the 'naked' eye, a lovely mystery :)
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissy! That's very interesting background and a great photo!
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