Charlestown Manchester Map

About Charlestown

Charlestown, a suburban district within the Salford area of Manchester, bears the quiet dignity of a place that has seen seasons turn. It lies 2.2 km north-east of Salford (from Salford: bearing 34°T, OS grid SD 817 000). The light here, when it breaks through the often-grey northern skies, can possess a surprising clarity, illuminating the brickwork of its terraced homes with a muted warmth. Though not a market town in the grand sense, a local vibrancy persists, a gentle hum of everyday life that flows through its streets like a small, determined tributary. The presence of older, sturdy architecture hints at a past where industry might have shaped its very contours, leaving behind a tangible sense of resilience. Charlestown holds its own character, a quiet corner of Greater Manchester where the echoes of former days can still be discerned in the very air.

About This Charlestown Map Page

Explore Charlestown, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.496939, -2.276419. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.