Mancunian Collection

British Airways passenger jets at Ringway Airport
Two British Airways VC-10 passenger jets at Ringway Airport, now known as Manchester International Airport. Date: circa 1975

Mancunian Way Flyover
The newly-built Manchunian Way flyover, Manchester, England, part of the M6 motorway network. Date: 1960s

Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, 1903 (photo)
3305193 Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, 1903 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Christabel Harriette Pankhurst, DBE (1880 - 1958), was a suffragette born in Manchester, England

Young men ogle contestants in Miss Wet T-Shirt contest
Young men ogle contestants in a Miss Wet T-Shirt contest in a Manchester pub. Date: circa 1979

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England, Manchester, Imperial War Museum North

Mode Wheel Locks, Manchester, England. Date: circa 1920s

Twin chimneys of Barton Power Station, Eccles
The twin chimneys of the long-demolished Barton Power Station reflected in the water of the Bridgewater Canal in Eccles, Manchester

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A View of the BBC Offices and Studios at Media City in Salford Quays

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A view of the Castlefield area of Manchester

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A View of the BBC Offices and Studios at Media City in Salford Quays

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The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester

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The Salisbury Pub in Manchester

British cyclist Reg Harris wins a race in the 1948 Olympic Sprint Cycling event at Herne Hill, London. Reg Harris went on to win the silver medal in the final

Horse waiting by public phone box, Sale, Manchester
A horse apparently waiting to use a public phone box in Sale, Greater Manchester. Date: circa 1979

Bus stop outside Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
A bus stop outside Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, with an old poster promoting 21 Express Trains a day to London. Date: circa 1978

Manchester, England - Market Place. Date: circa 1909

Couple outside Virgin Megastore, Manchester
A couple chatting outside the Virgin Megastore in Manchester City Centre. Date: circa 1980

Nun in party hat at Christmas lunch, Manchester
A nun wears a party hat as she tucks into Christmas lunch given to elderly people by a Manchester casino. 1983

Woman with two children on a bus, Manchester
A woman looks out of a window as she travels on a Manchester bus with her two children. Date: circa 1982

Punk in toilet at gig in Manchester
A punk with the rather apt word Unrest on his black jacket leans against the wall of a toilet at a punk gig in Manchester. Date: circa 1982

Amateur photographers stand on car, Manchester Air Show
Two amateur photographers stand on their car, and a man tunes his radio to listen in, as they attend the then annual Manchester Air Show at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles. Date: circa 1980

Couple at house party in Manchester
A couple get to know each other amongst the clutter of beer cans and bottles at a Manchester house party. Date: circa 1980

Singer and thick cigarette smoke in Manchester club
A singer and the thick cigarette smoke are highlighted by this spotlight at a night club in Manchester. Date: circa 1981

Man with book, Close-up Photography, Manchester
A man has to remove his glasses to peruse a book entitled Close-up Photography in a Manchester bookshop. Date: circa 1981

Face in garage window, Sale, Greater Manchester
A face peeps out through a garage window in Sale, Greater Manchester. Date: circa 1979

Young couple sleep on last bus home, Manchester
A young couple sleep on the last bus home from the centre of Manchester. Date: circa 1981

Woman smokes with car window open, Manchester
A woman smokes a cigarette with her car window open in St Peters Square, Manchester. Date: circa 1981

Old women on a bus ride through Manchester, with a poster advertising the Cut Cost Store. Date: circa 1977

View from Manchester bookshop
The circular door handles of a Manchester bookshop echo the wheels of a bicycle out in the street, leaning against a parking meter near the old Alitalia airline office

Two youngsters in fancy dress competition, Eccles
Two youngsters in a fancy dress competition in Eccles, Manchester. They are both dressed as the Honey Monster, a character used to advertise the breakfast cereal Sugar Puffs. Date: circa 1975

Woman reads Iris Murdoch book, train to Manchester
A woman reads an Iris Murdoch book on a train to Manchester. Date: circa 1980

Manchester Air Show at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles
A man lies under his car, parked at the then annual Manchester Air Show at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

Waiting to take the stage at beauty competition, Manchester
A thin young lady waits for her turn to take the stage at a beauty competition in a Manchester nightclub. Date: circa 1980

Systematic surgery medal, 19th century C017 / 0719
Medal awarded to Thomas Varley Cunliffe, for Systematic Surgery in 1892-3. Cunliffe trained at Owens College Manchester, he worked as a ships surgeon before going into general practice in Oldham

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"Mancunian Magic: A Glimpse into the Vibrant Tapestry of Manchester" British Airways passenger jets gracefully touch down at Ringway Airport, connecting Mancunians to the world beyond. Young men captivated by beauty as they ogle contestants in a spirited Miss Wet T-Shirt contest, showcasing the city's lively and diverse entertainment scene. The iconic twin chimneys of Barton Power Station stand tall in Eccles, reminding us of Manchester's industrial heritage and resilience. Amidst bustling streets, a patient horse waits calmly by a public phone box in Sale, symbolizing the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Commuters gather at a bus stop outside Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, reflecting the city's efficient transportation network that keeps it moving forward. Mode Wheel Locks offer tranquil moments amidst urban life - an oasis where nature intertwines with progress in this corner of Manchester, England. Market Place buzzes with activity as locals and visitors alike explore its vibrant stalls filled with eclectic treasures - a true reflection spirit. A couple shares laughter outside Virgin Megastore, capturing the essence of youthful energy and endless possibilities found within Manchester's vibrant streetscape. Amateur photographers perch on cars during the exhilarating Manchester Air Show; their passion for capturing extraordinary moments mirrors the city's creative pulse. A house party in Manchester brings together friends old and new; warm smiles and joyful conversations fill every corner as bonds are forged under one roof. In Sale's garage window appears an enigmatic face – perhaps representing hidden stories waiting to be discovered within Greater Manchester’s charming neighborhoods. In each snapshot lies a piece allure – from its rich history to its dynamic present-day culture – inviting all who encounter it to embrace this captivating city with open arms. (Photo credit.