Historical Line

1887

Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal began.

1894

Queen Victoria opened the docks upon completion of the Manchester Ship Canal.

1927

MSC Dock Offices opened on Trafford Road.

1987

The Ship Canal Company is acquired by the Peel Group.

2000

The Lowry Arts Centre Officially Opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

2002

Imperial War Museum North opens.

2010

ITV signs agreement to move the company’s Manchester base to MediaCity.

2012

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, officially open MediaCity.

2013

Coronation Street’s production centre and famous Cobbles open for filming.

2015

Legal and General Capital secures a 50% stake

2018

Kellogg’s moves its Northern HQ to MediaCity.

2020

MediaCity named as the first Wired Certified Neighbourhood in Europe.

2021

MediaCity’s buildings become the first in the UK to achieve net zero carbon status.