Memorials & monuments · North West England
Historic Cargo Lift
In or near Manchester.
Historic Cargo Lift is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Historic Cargo Lift is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Manchester Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area M1.
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Official information
The Historic Cargo Lift features a mural titled 'Inhuman Barriers' that explores themes of immigration and integration. It aims to highlight the loss of humanity and empathy in the context of borders and asylum seekers.
Place summary
The Historic Cargo Lift is a memorial located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester (postcode M1). It serves as a reminder of the region's industrial heritage and the significance of cargo transport in the development of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4795, -2.2258
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M1 2NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n307768960 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Historic Cargo Lift?
- Historic Cargo Lift is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M1 2NE), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Historic Cargo Lift?
- Historic Cargo Lift is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Historic Cargo Lift?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M1 2NE.
- Is Historic Cargo Lift free to visit?
- Yes, Historic Cargo Lift is free to enter.
- How do I get to Historic Cargo Lift?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M1 2NE.