Greater Manchester's five most unusual polling stations
manchestereveningnews.co.ukElection day is finally upon us. For many of us, that means a trip to our local school, church or community centre to cast our vote.
Yet some people are making their choice at this general election in slightly more unusual surroundings today. There are strict rules on where voters can cast their ballot, but some polling stations are more interesting than others.
From historic landmarks to a football stadium and a boxing club, there is plenty of variety when it comes to the polling stations of Greater Manchester. READ MORE: "Are you serious?": The moment paedophile teacher Rebecca Joynes was arrested Here we take a look at the most weird and wonderful places in our region that are welcoming voters today. You can follow the live updates from the election here. Voters in south Manchester can cast their vote at the former home of the Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell.
One of the most important authors of the period, she lived in the building at 84 Plymouth Grove in Ardwick from 1850 until her death in 1865.
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