Category: This Week

Plus, this week in 1945 more than 2,000 workers from Vickers Armstrong Aircraft march through Manchester to protest against threatened redundancies.

Also this week back then, Manchester United winger George Best celebrates scoring with a skilful lob against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford; and Stockport comedian, impressionist and actor Mike Yarwood impersonates Tory leader Margaret Thatcher on his popular TV series.

Plus, this week in 1969 Manchester City assistant manager Malcolm Allison ponders his future after being named as a possible assistant to his old friend Noel Cantwell at Coventry City.

Plus, it’s all eyes on the ball as Manchester City take on Aston Villa in a First Division match at Villa Park; and Manchester United winger George Best gets down to some serious winter training

Plus, Workers learn the news that Eagley Mills near Bolton, owned by J P Coats Ltd, has been scheduled to close in June with the loss of 600 jobs.

Plus, It’s a historic day for the Manchester Ship Canal as a tug boat helps the first tanker through the lock at the new oil terminal at Eastham.

Plus, children from St Luke’s Primary School, Manchester enjoy a snowball fight; and Des O’Connor makes guest appearance at Tiffany’s nightclub

This week, back in 1962 the nation battled a smallpox outbreak; also we visit a packed Manchester City Centre in 1987 where shoppers hunted for New Year bargains

This week in 1948, married women with families were among the volunteers who carried on their wartime work for the Observer Corps.

Plus, Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby announces his resignation to a packed press conference at Old Trafford.