Corrie flashback as soap approaches 60th birthday
Plus we remember back in 1968 when Prince Philip learned the intricacies of a rotary vacuum filter when he visited University of Salford’s chemical engineering department
Keith Richards in St Peter’s Square
Welcome to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Manchester streets, landmarks and buildings from bygone days with how they look today. Our main image this week shows Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards leaving Manchester as eager fans press him for his autograph in St Peter’s Square.
Clayton Square decorations
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 main image this week has an early festive feel as we look back on Christmas shopping in Clayton Square before it was redeveloped in 1986.
A snowy November afternoon at Maine Road
Plus, the Bee Gees return to their Manchester roots this week in 1981 during a promo trip to the UK
The Home Front
iNostalgia previews a timely and superbly illustrated book portraying the wartime resolve of Manchester and the nation
Manchester Cathedral Bombed
Welcome to Then and Now, where each week we compare images of Manchester streets, landmarks and buildings from bygone days with how they look today. This week shows bomb damage to Manchester Cathedral caused by the Luftwaffe raids of December 1940.
Aston Villa fans are not happy with Denis Law
Plus, watching the Beatles perform at the Manchester Apollo is clearly too much for some Fab Four fans
Canadian troops at dock
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. This week shows Canadian troops arriving at Liverpool Docks in November 1941 to be welcomed by Admiral Bromley and General Sir Robert Gordon Findlayson.
United Managers Quiz
As Premier League football returns after the international break, our quiz this week focuses on Manchester United managers from the 1940s to the 1980s. How well do you know the big names who were ‘at the wheel’ before Sir Alex Ferguson started his memorable reign in 1986?
Joe Fagan
iNostalgia reflects on the eventful early career of Manchester City player and future Liverpool manager Joe Fagan
Anti-apartheid protester takes a tumble at Manchester stadium
Plus this week back in 1976, we were at Belle Vue watching Rod Stewart belt out his classic hits; and it was Salford playwright Shelagh Delaney’s 21st birthday this week in 1959
Brian McClair bursts through Liverpool defence at Old Trafford
Plus we look back at luxury living in the late 1960s; and do you remember the anti-apartheid protests in Manchester this week back in 1969?
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