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The century-old Manchester Ship canal is being revived and regenerated, with a view to dramatically rebalancing the north-south divide. From the port of Liverpool to Salford Quays, John Harris and John Domokos travel along its 36 miles, and talk to the people with a vision of a new Atlantic Gateway – and a post-post-industrial economyDirty Old Town by Ewan MacColl courtesy of Topic Records