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Greater Manchester Collection

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Pupils of Ross Place School, Ardwick, Manchester, jump across a sea of mud to enter

Pupils of Ross Place School, Ardwick, Manchester, jump across a sea of mud to enter school. December 1970

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: The old Police Station behind the Town Hall, Hyde, Greater Manchester. 2nd February 1989

The old Police Station behind the Town Hall, Hyde, Greater Manchester. 2nd February 1989

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Industrial North, 2nd May 1969

Oldham, Greater Manchester, Industrial North, 2nd May 1969

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal, 33 and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Eric Teal, 33, Jack Hughes, 53, Stuart Johnson, 24

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Eric Teal, 33, Jack Hughes, 53, Stuart Johnson, 24, and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works. 23rd June 1972

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Hyde town centre, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Hyde town centre, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background)

Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background), Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Some of the residents in a street in Pendleton, Greater Manchester. July 1932

Some of the residents in a street in Pendleton, Greater Manchester. July 1932

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Street Party in Pinnington Road Gorton North in celebration of the coronation of Queen

Street Party in Pinnington Road Gorton North in celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. May 1953

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Victorian and modern mingle in the centre of Hyde, Greater Manchester

Victorian and modern mingle in the centre of Hyde, Greater Manchester. The pleasant new square by the main shopping market. Circa 1975

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Only a few groups of men stand chatting at the gate of a deserted Manchester dock May

Only a few groups of men stand chatting at the gate of a deserted Manchester dock May 1951 P011969

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Queen Elizabeth II steps off the Royal Train at Bryn Station. 17th May 1968

Queen Elizabeth II steps off the Royal Train at Bryn Station. 17th May 1968

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Queen Elizabeth II at The Way We Were Museum at Wigan Pier. 21st March 1986

Queen Elizabeth II at The Way We Were Museum at Wigan Pier. 21st March 1986

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Queen Elizabeth II opens the Oakwood Cheshire Home at Offerton, Stockport

Queen Elizabeth II opens the Oakwood Cheshire Home at Offerton, Stockport. The Queen is greeted by Lord Lt. Col Timmins. 22nd March 1991

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, in a 150 year old house. The family share one bedroom, one kitchen and one living room

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed 'King Midas'by other members of Hell

Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed "King Midas"by other members of Hell
Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed " King Midas" by other members of Hells Angels, outside the church after a service, wearing a fur helmet

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Sir Alex Ferguson with the Barclays Premiership Trophy - 1993

Sir Alex Ferguson with the Barclays Premiership Trophy - 1993

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: FA Cup 3rd round. Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool. Burnden Park, Bolton. Final score 2-2

FA Cup 3rd round. Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool. Burnden Park, Bolton. Final score 2-2. 3rd January 1993. Picture shows a goal mouth scene from a corner, 2nd half

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: The Victorian bus shelter in Market Square, Hyde, opposite the Town Hall. Circa 1985

The Victorian bus shelter in Market Square, Hyde, opposite the Town Hall. Circa 1985

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Scenes in Hyde, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Scenes in Hyde, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Brothers of the Logan family, Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7

Slum housing in Salford. Brothers of the Logan family, Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. This is an English bedroom. Left to right, Rita Logan, 11

Slum housing in Salford. This is an English bedroom. Left to right, Rita Logan, 11, her sister Margaret, 13, and brothers Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Mrs Moore and her 1 year old son Peter

Slum housing in Salford. Mrs Moore and her 1 year old son Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Four year old Lyn Greenhalgh. The rubble is hers to play with

Slum housing in Salford. Four year old Lyn Greenhalgh. The rubble is hers to play with. The worn steps are hers to sit

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling

Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling and the woodwork is rotten. Her home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum living conditions in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Slum living conditions in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsman

The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsmans service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh, Lancashire. They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Manchester United v Blackpool, League Division Two, final score 4-0 to Manchester United

Manchester United v Blackpool, League Division Two, final score 4-0 to Manchester United. Old Trafford, 26th April 1975

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Hindley toll gate, Lancashire. 22nd February 1934

Hindley toll gate, Lancashire. 22nd February 1934

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Irlam steel works dispute. Eric Teal (left) secretary to the joint trade union action

Irlam steel works dispute. Eric Teal (left) secretary to the joint trade union action committee and Martin Kennedy, chairman of the joint union action committee at the Irlam Steel works

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: An unnamed street in Salfords Greengate area. This is typical of the living

An unnamed street in Salfords Greengate area. This is typical of the living conditions of the early thirties. At the time of this photograph the street was listed for demolition under a slum

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Soldiers of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers seen here marching through the centre

Soldiers of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers seen here marching through the centre of Bury to the regimental depot at Wellington Barracks. Circa 1950

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: A housewife stoning the steps in Nelson Street, Manchester. 1st December 1961

A housewife stoning the steps in Nelson Street, Manchester. 1st December 1961

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Young boy playing cowboys in Collyhurst, Manchester 14th January 1968 His

Young boy playing cowboys in Collyhurst, Manchester 14th January 1968 His grandfather knew this street when tiny terraced houses stared at each other. His father remembers the bulldozers moving in

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Manchester University students nude show on Deansgate blitz site

Manchester University students nude show on Deansgate blitz site. 26th February 1957

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Carols in the wards at Salford Royal Hospital. Christmas Eve

Carols in the wards at Salford Royal Hospital. Christmas Eve, Nurses and medical staff of the Salford Royal Hospital went round the hospital wards and sang carols to the patients

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Fritz the dachshund is one dog who never gets tired going walkies- for he does it

Fritz the dachshund is one dog who never gets tired going walkies- for he does it on wheels. Watchdog Fritz hurt his back while having a go at the postman, and lost the use of his hind legs

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Exterior view of Belle Vue Granada bowl, Greater Manchester. 7th June 1971

Exterior view of Belle Vue Granada bowl, Greater Manchester. 7th June 1971

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: F W Woolworth store on the corner of Oldham Street and Piccadilly, Manchester

F W Woolworth store on the corner of Oldham Street and Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester. 29th November 1956

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester. May 1946 P012503

Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester. May 1946 P012503

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: English Premier League match at Old Trafford. Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers

English Premier League match at Old Trafford. Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers. Pictured, Manchester United are crowned champions following their 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Some of the 180 children play in the small corridor at Sacred Heart RC school, Gorton

Some of the 180 children play in the small corridor at Sacred Heart RC school, Gorton, Manchester, the only place to use when rain stops them playing out

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: The Hyde shopping precinct where gangs of youths go on the rampage. 18th January 1989

The Hyde shopping precinct where gangs of youths go on the rampage. 18th January 1989

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up

Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap. 3rd April 1960

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Three year old John Logan. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. Three year old John Logan. 3rd April 1960

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stakes Smokey, the works cat at Daniel Adams Boiler

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stakes Smokey, the works cat at Daniel Adams Boiler Works, Dukinfield. Holding Smokey is apprentice Ken Deane

Background imageGreater Manchester Collection: Slum housing in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. 3rd April 1960



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