Linnyshaw is an area of

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, a town in the

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district of

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within

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, it lies to the east of Walkden, immediately south of junction 2 of the

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. The area is predominantly moss and there is a very small population. Linnyshaw lies entirely within the Walkden North council ward and within the Worsley parliamentary constituency. It is bordered by

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to the north and Wardley to the east. Between 1865 and 1921 Linnyshaw Colliery was operated by the Bridgewater Trustees.

Shops and businesses

Linnyshaw is a mainly residential area, so there are some shops and some other conveniences such as a

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and

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. There is also a garage and Club 147- a bar, snooker hall and also a Muay Thai boxing gym. Geography of Salford {{GreaterManchester-geo-stub