Ranked among the most significant works created throughout the artist’s career, this painting of one of Manchester’s historic landmarks.

Sotheby’s is coming up with a stand-alone evening sale of 15 paintings by Britain’s best-loved artists, L S Lowry.

Christie’s London will present a Modern British Art Evening Sale which will take place on 10 July 2013, featuring 37 lots.

From the hot-bed of the Industrial Revolution to the launchpad of contemporary urban design, it's a city that has wholeheartedly embraced s...