Belle Vue, Manchester

at , Manchester , M18 8 United Kingdom

1. Neighborhood

Description

Belle Vue is an area of Gorton, in the city of Manchester, England. It lies in the eastern part of the city, close to its boundary with Tameside, and is bordered by the Hope Valley Line on the east and the Glossop Line on the west. It is known for the former Belle Vue Zoological Gardens and the Belle Vue Stadium.Belle Vue is part of the electoral ward of Gorton North.Belle Vue railway station lies on the Hope Valley Line.For many years there was a zoo and amusement park, with an annual circus. The zoo was opened in 1836. It occupied a 96-acre site and at the height of its popularity attracted 2,000,000 visitors annually. It was eventually closed in the 1970s due to mounting debts. The park was later closed in 1982. Later the location was used for professional wrestling.IndustryIn 1897, the machine tool manufacturer Kendall and Gent opened the Victoria Works. The company closed down in the late 1960s.

Company Rating

63 FB users likes Belle Vue, Manchester, set it to 17 position in Likes Rating for Manchester in Neighborhood category

Summary

Belle Vue, Manchester is Manchester based place and this enity listed in Neighborhood category. M18 8. Contact phone number of Belle Vue, Manchester: 3457-484950