Great Northern Collection

United Kingdom, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Deansgate, Great Northern Warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development

New Works on the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
1588522 New Works on the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Works on the Metropolitan Railway)

Mr Oliver Bury (colour litho)
613321 Mr Oliver Bury (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Oliver Bury, Great Northern, 1 April 1908)

Railroad trestle over the Mississippi River in Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at Brainerd, Minnesota, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kayaking on Hungry Horse Reservoir with Great Northern Mountain in background in the Flathead National Forest of Montana (MR)

Final spike in the northern transcontinental railroad, Montana
Completion of the northern transcontinental railroad from Minnesota to the Pacific coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Discover the rich tapestry of connections between Manchester, England, and the Great Northern regions of the United Kingdom and the United States. From the bustling streets of Deansgate in Manchester, to the Metropolitan Railway's New Works in the UK, the Great Northern name has a storied history. Delve into the past with this engraving of the New Works on the Metropolitan Railway, captured by the skilled hand of Mr. Oliver Bury. Yet, the Great Northern moniker doesn't only belong to our British roots. Journey across the Atlantic to the vast expanse of the Mississippi River in Minnesota, where a railroad trestle stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination that built the American railroad system. Fast forward to the present day, as adventurers kayak on the pristine waters of Hungry Horse Reservoir, surrounded by the majestic Great Northern Mountains. This breathtaking scene is a testament to the enduring allure of the Great Northern regions, whether in the UK or the US. And let us not forget the historic moment when the final spike was driven into the northern transcontinental railroad in Montana, symbolizing the completion of a monumental undertaking that forever changed the way we travel and connect. The Great Northern name continues to evoke a sense of adventure, exploration, and unity, transcending borders and time.