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Leigh FC’s new kit hang out at Granada Studios
Plus, this week in 1963 British Lightweight boxing champion Dave Charnley gets down to some serious training before taking on contender Maurice Cullen at Belle Vue.
Then & Now
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Press and European Cup 1968
Our main image this week shows the cup Manchester City are hoping to win when they take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul on May 29th.
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Manchester Noughties
It’s the turn of the early Noughties in our popular nostalgia quiz this week as we focus on the first few years of the 21st century.
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Duncan Edwards 1953
Our main image this week captures a historic moment for Manchester United – the debut of football icon Duncan Edwards. The date is Saturday April 4th 1953.
Famous Covers
iNostalgia remembers the cover versions of popular songs that became massive hits for Merseybeat artists
Achieving Women
As Monday is International Women’s Day, iNostalgia remembers the inspirational life of pioneering politician Ellen Wilkinson
Princess Elizabeth in Albert Square 1949
Welcome to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Manchester streets, landmarks, buildings and events from bygone days with today. Our image this week shows Princess Elizabeth, our future Queen, reviewing troops in Albert Square. It is March 1949, just four years after the end of the Second World War.
Memories of the 50s Quiz
Our nostalgia quiz this week focuses on Manchester in the 1950s – a time when post-war austerity finally lifted, TV came into people’s lives and Britain’s first motorway was opened in the North West.
William Roache 1968
Welcome to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Manchester streets, landmarks, buildings and events from bygone days with today. Our image this week shows actors William Roache, right, and Jack Howarth in a parlour scene from Granada’s long-running soap Coronation Street. The date is April 1968.
Memories of the 70s
How well do you remember Manchester in the 1970s? It was a time of industrial unrest, the three-day Week, decimalisation and the nation’s entry into the Common Market. Why not test your knowledge of the 70s in our weekly nostalgia quiz? It’s just the tonic for the continuing lockdown.
Joy Division 45
It’s 45 years since Joy Division were formed in Salford. iNostalgia looks back on the birth of a legend
Brookside ’93
iNostalgia remembers some of the Brookside stars who put charity first in September 1993
Beryl Reid
iNostalgia remembers Manchester actress Beryl Reid, one of the most familiar faces of British comedy and drama
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Manchester United crowned Second Division champions
Plus, this week in 1969 future All Creatures Great and Small Christopher Timothy actor films movie in Bolton
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Real Madrid legend signs autographs at Ringway Airport
Plus, this week back in 1971 Manchester United striker Denis Law fires in a shot on his way to scoring a hat-trick against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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Protestors at Manchester Airport
Plus, this week in 1966, Manchester trio the Mindbenders pose for the press after going it alone without Wayne Fontana.
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Harry H Corbett
iNostalgia remembers Steptoe and Son actor Harry H. Corbett, who grew up in Ardwick and Wythenshawe
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Remember the Teddy Boy look?
Plus, this week in 1993, Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is presented with the PFA Young Player of the Year award at Old Trafford for the second year running.
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