by Malcolm Pheby | Nov 15, 2017 | 1970s, Manchester, Music
Variety was the spice of life in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s. From Elkie Brooks and Vinegar Joe to the Hollies, 10cc and the Stranglers – the decade had it all. The Laronde club on Cheetham Hill Road was an unlikely setting for the birth of a music legend....
by Emma Schwartz | Aug 12, 2017 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, History
1971 – Colchester United 3 Leeds United 2 In February 1971, Fourth Division Colchester United knocked Division One Leeds United out of the FA Cup with a surprise 3-2 win. 16,000 fans witnessed the shock result at Layer Road, Colchester. The above picture...
by Emma Schwartz | Jul 7, 2017 | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, History, Manchester, News
With both ITV and the BBC residing in Manchester, there is no shortage of TV greats that were produced in the city. Here are some of the most popular TV shows that were made in Manchester. Coronation Street Coronation Street is synonymous with Manchester. Famed for...
by Emma Schwartz | Jul 4, 2017 | 1960s, 1970s, 1990s, 2000s, History, Manchester, News
Fagin’s nightclub opened in 1970 on Oxford Street in Manchester. Many famous faces performed there in the 70s and 80s, including Cliff Richard and Lulu. Beneath Fagin’s, lay its sister club Rafters. Known since the early 90s as The Music Box, this eclectic...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jun 26, 2017 | 1970s, Manchester, News
It’s amusing to reflect that one of London’s most famous TV characters was a Mancunian. For John Thaw, who played Flying Squad Detective Jack Regan in The Sweeney, was actually born in Longsight, Manchester. The Sweeney became a symbol for 1970s London –savvy, smart...
by Emma Schwartz | May 12, 2017 | 1970s, History, Manchester, News
Maine Road was home to Manchester City Football Club from 1923 to 2003. Thousands of fans flocked to the Moss Side stadium over the years to see Manchester City play against their rival teams. From periods of triumph to difficult times in the late 90s, Manchester City...
