"Just off the canal and up a few steps near the Castlefield Basin is the hugely impressive MOSI, the Museum of Science and Industry. The thing is that the city has an amazing scientific pedigree: Joule, Bohr, Rutherford, Geiger - they all changed the world, and it all happened here in Manchester. It's not something we shout about, and we should."

INSPIRED

Join John Robb and over thirty special guests, ranging from politicians to body-poppers, psychogeographers to popstars as they explore the Rochdale Canal and Petersfield areas of Manchester.
	Ten waymarkers placed by the canalside from Castlefield to Canal St, link to ten programmes specially created for your iPod or mobile, each exploring a different theme in the heritage of our city. Listen to your favorites as you travel, or discover the whole trail on the towpath.

Society & Culture

Join John Robb and over thirty special guests, ranging from politicians to body-poppers, psychogeographers to popstars as they explore the Rochdale Canal and Petersfield areas of Manchester. Ten waymarkers placed by the canalside from Castlefield to Canal St, link to ten programmes specially created for your iPod or mobile, each exploring a different theme in the heritage of our city. Listen to your favorites as you travel, or discover the whole trail on the towpath.

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