Category: Then & Now
VE Day St George’s Hall 1945
Apr 18, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
Yashin at airport 1965
Apr 11, 2021 | Manchester, Then & Now |
Cathedral scaffolding 1965
Apr 11, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
Our main image this week shows the familiar outline of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral slowly taking shape under a web of steel scaffolding in June 1965.
Read MoreEusebio at Piccadilly 1966
Apr 4, 2021 | Manchester, Then & Now |
Our image this week shows Portuguese soccer legend Eusebio sitting alone at Manchester Piccadilly Station in July 1966 after his country’s exit from the World Cup.
Read MoreUS goods at Liverpool docks 1942
Apr 4, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
Our image this week shows sappers from the Royal Engineers and US soldiers handling cargo at Liverpool docks in June 1942.
Read MoreAshes at Old Trafford 1934
Mar 28, 2021 | Manchester, Then & Now |
Our image this week shows the touring Australian cricket team playing England in the Ashes Test series at Old Trafford. The date is July 1934.
Read MoreBeatles at Speke 1964
Mar 28, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
Our image this week shows the Beatles landing at Speke Airport for the Liverpool premiere of their film A Hard Day’s Night. The date is July 10th 1964.
Read MoreTicket queue at Maine Road 1955
Mar 21, 2021 | Manchester, Then & Now |
Our image this week shows the queue for FA Cup Final tickets at Manchester City’s Maine Road ground in April 1955.
Read MoreGordon West 1963
Mar 20, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
This week shows injured goalkeeper Gordon West celebrating like an excited fan as Everton win the league title on the last day of the season at Goodison Park. The date is April 6th 1963.
Read MoreDeparture Lounge 1967
Mar 14, 2021 | Manchester, Then & Now |
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 a scene not witnessed for months in the current Covid lockdown – a family getting ready to jet off to the sun from Manchester’s Ringway Airport.
Read MoreAlun Evans 1971
Mar 14, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now |
Welcome again to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Merseyside streets, landmarks and buildings from bygone days with how they look today. Our image this week shows Liverpool striker Alun Evans being congratulated by fans after scoring a hat-trick against Bayern Munich at Anfield in March 1971.
Read MoreWilliam Roache 1968
Mar 7, 2021 | 1960s, Then & Now, TV |
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.
Read MoreEmpress of England 1957
Mar 7, 2021 | Liverpool, Then & Now, Transport |
Welcome again to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Merseyside streets, landmarks and buildings from bygone days with how they look today. Our image this shows a striking view of Liverpool Waterfront from the bow of the ocean liner Empress of England about to leave Gladstone Dock. The date is April 1957.
Read MoreBest Ballon D’Or 1969
Feb 28, 2021 | Football, Manchester, Then & Now |
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 Manchester United winger George Best receiving the prestigious Ballon d’Or trophy for being European Footballer of the Year.
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