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Elephant and Des O’Connor Were the Big Stars of Festive Panto
As festive preparations move into full swing, iNostalgia takes a light-hearted look at some of the more unusual moments of Manchester Christmases past. They say never act with animals or children. Well, popular entertainer Des O’Connor broke the golden rule when he...
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Coronation Street Cats
The opening title sequence of Coronation Street is well known for the clip of cat on the rooftops. The cat was initially included by accident when it walked into the shot whilst filming in 1976. The cat became an integral part of the opening credits and was just as...
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Manchester Christmas Markets
The Christmas Markets in Manchester have become an iconic addition to the city at the festive time of year. Hundreds of stalls adjourn Albert Square providing a diverse array of goods to buy. You can find everything from gifts, toys, jewellery, food and beer to the...
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The Decade When Music Scene was a Huge Mix
Variety was the spice of life in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s. From Elkie Brooks and Vinegar Joe to the Hollies, 10cc and the Stranglers – the decade had it all. The Laronde club on Cheetham Hill Road was an unlikely setting for the birth of a music legend....
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Our City’s the Star of the Silver Screen
The film East is East, the hilarious and sometimes painful portrayal of two cultures colliding in one Salford family, was released 18 years ago this week. As it celebrates its anniversary, Nostalgia takes a look at movies that have put Manchester on the map....
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The Stage Was Always Set for Stars to Shine
Entertainment in Manchester in the 1970s ranged from traditional pantos and teen idol David Cassidy to the hippie musical Hair and punk rockers The Clash! iNostalgia takes a look at a decade of striking contrasts. Coronation Street favourite William Roache has been...
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Oxford Road
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 it’s the turn of Oxford Road, already busy in our original image dating from the early 20th century.
Much has changed, but the massive clock tower still watches over the hundreds of people who pour into the city every day.
The trams that trundled along Oxford Road have been replaced by cars and buses, but the 217ft clock tower on the former Refuge building still looms in the background.
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There were supposed to be four episodes but they decided there wasn't enough story to stretch it to that so it was re-edited to three episodes. It's not bad actually considering the limitations of the BBC .
Loved that Desmond Dekker song.
I met Desmond Decker many years ago in Bridgetown Barbados.He over hears my manc accent then started reliving the times he had been in Manchester.He then sang Israelites for me was fab
5 star,Neil Tennant, Kate bush,Peter Gabriel, Eric Clapton,Mark knopfler,bangles and some bloke in glasses I'll say Paul Simon.
I really can’t believe that it was so long ago.
24th April 1972: Newcastle star Bobby Moncur (left) and Denis Law of Manchester United in realxed mood with manager Tommy Docherty ahead of Scotland's international friendly match against Peru.
#NUFC #MUFC
21st April 1944: The harsh realities of life in wartime #Manchester are captured in this powerful image of housewife Margaret Jones having to cook on a watchman’s brazier in New Bridge Street.
She and her family had been left without gas in her home due to a gasworkers strike.
21st April 1962: Liverpool players leave the field after beating Southampton to win the 2nd Division title. It was the first trophy the Reds won during Bill Shankly's reign.
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