Manchester in the 1980s: A Glimpse into the Past

In the early 1980s, Manchester experienced a period of economic decline and restructuring, but also saw rapid development and cultural growth. The city center contracted, but new cultural institutions such as the Museum of Science and Industry and the Jewish Museum opened. The 1980s also saw the creation of the Central Manchester Development Corporation to renovate former warehouse areas and canal basins. The decade was also significant for Manchester railways, with the closure of the Woodhead Line and the opening of new low-cost stations. Take a trip down memory lane with striking photos capturing the streets, landmarks, and everyday life in Manchester during the 1980s.

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Shaun & Paul Ryder were glueing pigeons to rooftops back then😆

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Leesy of gorton best times the eighties me and my mates 😅😅😅

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That's how I remember Manchester. Has it changed at all?

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Before it became a third world open city

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Chinese and arab money paid for its skyline. That shithole would be bankrupt like Birmingham otherwise show some appreciation

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Is this about Manchester or fashion shows

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Who is this guy....did he just say "the port of Manchester" ? ffs

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I think it was classed as a "port city" back when the docks were in action.

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Stop with that horrible AI voice, it ruins every video.