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Chancellor out canvassing for February ’74 General Election
Plus, Manchester United defender Stewart Houston foils a Newcastle United attack; and there's flyweight boxing at Belle Vue.
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Manchester City players at Piccadilly Station 1969
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 City footballers ready to board the London train at Piccadilly Station at the end of April 1969.
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Sporting Icons Quiz
Manchester is renowned for its sporting icons, ranging from 1930s cross-channel swimmer Sunny Lowry to modern day British Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey. But how well do you know them? Why not test your knowledge of Manchester sports stars in our quiz and compare your score with friends?
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Uwe Rosler
iNostalgia remembers two German signings who made a big impact at Maine Road in the 1990s – one forging an unbreakable bond with the fans
Panto procession Dale Street 1960
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 crowds in Dale Street enjoying the annual student Panto Procession as it nears the Town Hall. It is February 1960.
Christmas Blitz
iNostalgia remembers two terrible nights in December 1940 when Manchester endured destruction on an unparalleled scale
Tommy Handley
iNostalgia remembers how Toxteth radio star Tommy Handley raised the nation’s spirits during a time of conflict
Cenotaph at St George’s Hall
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 the Remembrance Sunday ceremony of November 1952 with members of the armed services gathered around the cenotaph to the east of St George’s Hall.
The Beatles in France
iNostalgia remembers a Parisian adventure for the Fab Four that saw the sparks flying backstage and nearly left Ringo stranded
Hammers Manchester
iNostalgia remembers an extraordinary tea party of Manchester football managers past, present and future
Crosby By-election
iNostalgia remembers the momentous night 40 years ago when the SDP won Crosby from the Conservatives
Brookside ’93
iNostalgia remembers some of the Brookside stars who put charity first in September 1993
George V at Hyde Road 1920
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 King George V visiting Manchester City’s Hyde Road stadium to watch the Blues play Liverpool in the First Division.
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Workers prepare air-defence barrage balloons at Gaythorn Gasworks
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
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Manchester City’s Darren Beckford closes down John Fashanu
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.
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Wrexham fans watch their team take on Manchester United
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.
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Trevor Francis leaves Maine Road after FA Cup match
Plus, children from St Luke’s Primary School, Manchester enjoy a snowball fight; and Des O’Connor makes guest appearance at Tiffany’s nightclub
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Mass smallpox vaccination at Manchester Town Hall
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
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