This view (completing the recent focus on the southern part of the city centre) is from Castlefield - specifically the bridge over the River Medlock, in front of The Wharf, looking towards Eastgate, Deansgate, Whitworth Street West, and Great Jackson Street.

The top photo was kindly provided by Chris Burnett of Chris Burnett Associates and is from 2003.

The bottom photo is from 2024 and shows the scale of change that has taken place over the past 21 years.

From left to right: Beetham Tower; Viadux by Salboy; Axis by Property Alliance; Castle Wharf by RENAKER; and Deansgate Square, also by RENAKER.