Soon the L.S. Lowry passed under the Salford branch of the 1849 railway viaduct, and Mr Monkey arrived back at the Castlefield Arena where his afternoon had started from. And after thanking the tour guide, Mr Monkey trotted off home.
You can read about the cruise at the New Manchester Walks website and about the people who run the boat at the City Centre Cruises website.
Return to Mr Monkey takes a Mancunian Canal Cruise
Copyright Rik Shepherd and Mr Monkey.