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Manchester Central Station



Built in 1880, the arched train shed of Manchester Central Station, now the Manchester Convention Centre, is exceeded only by St. Pancras in London.



Grid reference: SJ 837 977

Map showing the location of Manchster Central Station

Old picture postcard showing the front entrance to Manchester Central Station
Old picture postcard showing the entrance to Manchester Central Station

Now the Manchester Convention Centre, Manchester Central Station had a single span wrought iron segmental roof of 210ft across and 90ft high, above six platforms, sat on a vaulted brick undercroft. This arched train shed, which is only exceeded in span by that at St Pancras station in London, is a dominant feature of the city skyline. Built in 1880 by the Cheshire Lines Committee Railway. Closed in 1969.

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