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There's something special about heading out for a walk at this time of year.

As the leaves begin to turn golden and the temperatures start to drop - but not too much - parts of our city start to look their best.

So on a recent Saturday afternoon, I joined a couple of pals for a stroll steeped in both beauty and history, that could be the perfect autumn day out .

The area that became known as Eastlands has changed beyond all recognition since the last century - and perhaps no other corner of Manchester tells the city's story quite like it.

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A neighbourhood that was once an industrial powerhouse is now home to world class sport, music and events - while the waterways that were vital to Manchester's

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