Category: This Week

Plus this week in 1957, firefighters tackle the blaze at Pauldens department store in Stretford Road which broke out shortly before the store was due to reopen after a major refurbishment.

Plus this week in 1964, Manchester band Herman’s Hermits pose for the cameras at the Alpha TV studios in Birmingham before recording the show Thank Your Lucky Stars.

Plus, this week in 1976, stage and screen stars Tom Courtenay and Judi Bowker rehearse a scene from The Rivals ahead of the play’s opening night at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre.

Plus this week in 1966, Liverpool footballer Ian St John sports a black eye after a clash of heads with Manchester City midfielder Colin Bell during the two clubs’ First Division match at Anfield.

Plus this week in 1995, Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes battles for the ball in an away Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Plus this week in 1985, the Prince and Princess of Wales are pictured in Wythenshawe during a visit to Manchester and the North West. Princess Diana can be glimpsed behind her husband Charles.

Plus this week in 1964, Rolling Stones’ band members Bill Wyman, left, and Charlie Watts arrive at Belle Vue, Manchester, on their third British Tour of the year.

Plus, this week in 1994, Manchester City goalkeeper Tony Coton is pictured in Premier League action for the Blues at the start of the new season.

Plus this week in 1992, Manchester United’s flying Russian winger Andrei Kanchelskis gives defenders the slip during the Red Devils’ 3-0 league victory over Everton at Old Trafford.

Plus, this week in 1977, Liverpool forward Kenny Dalglish volleys wide of the Manchester United goal during the Charity Shield match between the two sides at Wembley.

Plus this week in 1992, Olympic cycling hero Chris Boardman arrives at Manchester airport after striking gold in Barcelona.

Plus this week in 1998, a plane flies overhead as environmental demonstrators camp in a tree to protest against the proposed second runway at Manchester airport.