Did you know that the clock that called the Bridgewater boat yard workers, at Worsley, back to work after lunch used to strike 13 insead of 1? To make sure the workers heard it! The boat yard is still there but mainly for pleasure craft and the clock has been rehoused in St Marks church.

The Gnome gnows trivia, I see
About history local, you'll agree
The canal there is yellow
Because some rude fellow
Couldn't wait whilst bursting for a pee

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