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Manchester in 1985: Fascinating Vintage Photos Capturing Street Scenes and Everyday Life

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1985 is the year of Manchester’s Airport tragedy. The same year ‘The Smiths’ released the album ‘Meat is Murder,’ Manchester United lifted a sixth FA Cup trophy.

Many of you can remember Manchester in 1985 – it wasn’t that long ago in the grand scheme of things, but you’d be surprised how different the city looked just a few decades ago.

Below are some stunning vintage photos that will take you back to Manchester in 1985. These photographs were taken from the Manchester council’s Local Image Collection.

Also, check What Manchester looked like in the 1980s.

#4 Roll of honour, St John’s Ward, Quay Street

Roll of honour, St John's Ward, Quay Street

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#7 Cannon Street stall

Cannon Street stall

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#9 Chinese Junk on the River Irwell near the Mark Addy pub

Chinese Junk on the River Irwell near the Mark Addy pub

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#10 Shoppers browsing in Manchester’s High Street Market

Shoppers browsing in Manchester's High Street Market

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#11 Children’s Ward at Booth Hall Children’s Hospital, Manchester

Children's Ward at Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Manchester

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#14 Oldham Road, Miles Platting

Oldham Road, Miles Platting

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#16 Nuclear Free City’ sign in Manchester city centre

Nuclear Free City' sign in Manchester city centre

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#17 Roadworks on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton

Roadworks on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton

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#21 Rochdale train station

Rochdale train station

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#24 Manchester Town Hall at Christmas

Manchester Town Hall at Christmas

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#27 Manchester City Council Cultural Services van

Manchester City Council Cultural Services van

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#28 Manchester City Council in session at the town hall

Manchester City Council in session at the town hall

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#31 Stevenson Square

Stevenson Square

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#34 Market Street at Christmas

Market Street at Christmas

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#37 Albert Square public toilets

Albert Square public toilets

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#41 Albert Square

Albert Square

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#42 Chinese Junk on the River Irwell near the Mark Addy pub

Chinese Junk on the River Irwell near the Mark Addy pub

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