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Pubs and Cinemas of old Manchester from the 1960s to 1990s Through these Stunning Vintage Photos

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We published a series of photos that will take you back to the old Manchester in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Today, we have compiled a series of photos that show pubs and cinemas of old Manchester from the 1960s to the 1990s. These photos will bring back some fantastic memories.

#1 The Odeon cinema on Oxford Street, photographed September 1972

The Odeon cinema on Oxford Street, photographed September 1972

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#2 The Lass O’ Gowrie pub on Charles Street in the late 1960s

The Lass O' Gowrie pub on Charles Street in the late 1960s

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#4 York Minster pub on the corner of Higher Chatham Street, around 1967.

York Minster pub on the corner of Higher Chatham Street, around 1967.

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#5 The Scala cinema on Wilmslow Road, Withington in October 1969

The Scala cinema on Wilmslow Road, Withington in October 1969

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#6 The former Picture House cinema, Oxford Street, 1982.

The former Picture House cinema, Oxford Street, 1982.

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#7 The opulent Oxford public house on Oxford Street, around 1973.

The opulent Oxford public house on Oxford Street, around 1973.

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#8 The Gaumont Cinema on Oxford Street in September 1972.

The Gaumont Cinema on Oxford Street in September 1972.

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#9 The Church Inn on Cambridge Street, All Saints, around 1972.

The Church Inn on Cambridge Street, All Saints, around 1972.

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#10 The Oxford cinema (also called the New Oxford) on Oxford Street, formerly The Picture House, in September 1972.

The Oxford cinema (also called the New Oxford) on Oxford Street, formerly The Picture House, in September 1972.

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#11 The Grosvenor Picture Palace at All Saints photographed circa 1971

The Grosvenor Picture Palace at All Saints photographed circa 1971

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#15 The Odeon cinema on Oxford Street, 1970s

The Odeon cinema on Oxford Street, 1970s

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#17 The Tatler cinema on the corner of Whitworth Street and Oxford Road Station Approach in 1974 – later became part of the Cornerhouse arts venue

The Tatler cinema on the corner of Whitworth Street and Oxford Road Station Approach in 1974 - later became part of the Cornerhouse arts venue

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#18 The old Pavillion Cinema and bingo hall in Newton Heath, 1986

The old Pavillion Cinema and bingo hall in Newton Heath, 1986

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#20 The Plymouth Grove Hotel at the junction of Plymouth Grove and Shakespeare Street, around 1969.

The Plymouth Grove Hotel at the junction of Plymouth Grove and Shakespeare Street, around 1969.

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#21 The Golden Eagle pub on Hulme Walk, Hulme, photographed a few years before its closure in 1976

The Golden Eagle pub on Hulme Walk, Hulme, photographed a few years before its closure in 1976

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#22 View of Wakefield Street towards Oxford Road Station and The Salisbury pub, around 1974.

View of Wakefield Street towards Oxford Road Station and The Salisbury pub, around 1974.

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#23 A well used Manchester dartboard in the vault of the Lloyds Arms on Higher Ormond Street around 1974.

A well used Manchester dartboard in the vault of the Lloyds Arms on Higher Ormond Street around 1974.

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#25 The Cavendish Hotel on Cavendish Street, All Saints, around 1972

The Cavendish Hotel on Cavendish Street, All Saints, around 1972

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#26 Swan with Two Necks (left), Withy Grove, Manchester, looking towards Shude Hill, around 1972.

Swan with Two Necks (left), Withy Grove, Manchester, looking towards Shude Hill, around 1972.

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#27 The White Horse pub on Hulme Walk, Hulme, around 1972

The White Horse pub on Hulme Walk, Hulme, around 1972

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#28 The Studio 1 to 5 cinema on Oxford Road in September 1972

The Studio 1 to 5 cinema on Oxford Road in September 1972

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#29 The vault in the Lloyds Arms pub on Higher Ormond Street, All Saints, Manchester, around 1974.

The vault in the Lloyds Arms pub on Higher Ormond Street, All Saints, Manchester, around 1974.

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#30 The Grosvenor Picture Palace, 1985

The Grosvenor Picture Palace, 1985

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#34 Grapes of Prestwich, Bury New Road, Prestwich, 1990

Grapes of Prestwich, Bury New Road, Prestwich, 1990

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#35 The George Inn on the junction of Radnor Street and Pinder Street, Hulme, mid-1960s

The George Inn on the junction of Radnor Street and Pinder Street, Hulme, mid-1960s

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