Old Manchester Volume 1

[@Wriggs74]

There's nothing better than looking at the old Manchester. The real Manchester. Brings back so many memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenedwards7896]

I was Born In Rusholme May 1953 and left for NZ in October 1976 but I do like seeing Photos of Manchester My Dad used to work at Smithfield Market

[@Telssa1]

Born 1948, my dad was a greengrocer, we went to Smithfield Market dozens of times throughout the 50s.

[@takata98]

This was a nostalgic journey! I lived close to Manchester and worked in the city centre until I was 23, for the last 49 years I have lived in Canada. Recent years I have returned to the area on visits, much has changed and there is much I never forgot and navigated my way around the city without ever getting lost even when street names were forgotten. The only confusion I had on one visit was the relocation of Shudehill #8 bus station from below Deansgate to the upside of Hanging ditch area. Much has been kept respected and restored, and much history sadly has been lost to development with pluses and minuses. One sad reality of so many photo's is there isn't a single living person or creature from so many photo's, they all left their mark on the place which is survived and revived since their passing. It's very moving to see and have reminders of forgotten places and experiences.

[@paulbraine674]

Remember drinking in Yates wine lodge when following united from London in 70 s How Manchester has changed & for the better

[@Charliegeorge65]

Enjoyed the photos👍

[@exsel888]

4:33 As a very young child, I used to watch the construction of this building while waiting for a bus at the station. If I remember correctly, it was originally the Post Office building and today it's a Premier Inn hotel. I haven't lived in Manchester for the past 12 years, it's changed such a lot in that short space of time.

[@gregegan4231]

Lived in Flixton 1958 to 1970. Worked at Goldstone's on Turner st. and later in Halon's on Cannon st. Lots of memories!

[@paultaylor7082]

The further picture of Hanging Ditch (1965) has been taken at the corner of Corporation Street. Withy Grove/Fennel Street, looking down Hanging Ditch. Just round the corner, on the right of Hanging Ditch, was the site in 1970 of Rowntrees, I'm not sure Rowntrees was in existence as early as 1965, others may know.

[@paultaylor7082]

I think the picture of Rowntrees at 3.30 isn't Deansgate, it's Hanging Ditch, a short road which joins the crossroads of Corporation Street/Fennel Street/Withy Gove (to the right side of the picture, where the bus is) at a 45 degree angle and, in the opposite direction, Cannon Street. The area is now pedestrianised and features the tram stop called Exchange Square on Corporation Street.

[@Brendan-q2j]

Anybody know when the old trams finally disappeared, I have a vague recollection of them in the late 1950's. Noticed a sign for the Carlton Club. Met the owner and his wife a couple of times in the mid 60's. Visited once - quite disappointed because it did have certain reputation at the time as being exclusive.

[@icekitty400]

John Dalton Street where I used to deliver in the late 80s

[@MartinMorgan-x2q]

Can anyone let me know what the music from the 2 minute mark and who plays it is thanks

[@paulwright9749]

Given the loss of live I probably wouldn’t have included the Woolworths fire photo. 😊

[@alankirkby465]

cinephone Cinema ( 1965 ) mainly showed Continental/European, films in 1950s/1960's. Henrys Department Store, next door. There was a Yates Wine Lodge, just down side Street, next to Cinephone Cinema. Anyway, Peace to all.

[@barrypurvis1322]

Who remembers listons bar just off market st

[@itsonlyme9938]

St Annes Sq the building on the left of the picture at far end I think is the Victoria Hotel was bombed in WW2 and a gas pipe caught fire and completely destroyed the hotel.