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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 4d

Maine Rd, 1975. Photo by Kemal Cengizkan.

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Actual names @actualnames.bsky.social · 10d

Thomas Testicale

England, Lancashire, Manchester, Electoral Registers, 1820-1939

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 9d

A woman in pink sweeping the street in front of her house, in Lower Broughton, Salford. 1969. The Poet's Corner pub in the background.

Photo - Michael Goodger.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 12d

The Theatre Royal, Peter St, opened in September 1845. It closed in 1921, was then converted to a cinema, bingo hall etc. From 1978 it was Discotheque Royale.

Its stage is thought to been one of the few to have featured both Charles Dickens, and an episode of the Hitman & Her.

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Philippa Vishnyakov @revealmcr.bsky.social · 12d

26 September 1763 John Byrom died in Manchester. He wrote the hymn 'Christians Awake!’ and devised a form of shorthand. He was a buyer for Chetham's Library which holds his own collection. His son Edward founded St John’s Church. St John’s Gardens marks the site.

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 12d

"Farage’s mistake is to assume that unease about migration in general translates into support for any and every proposal to make life hard not only for potential arrivals, but for migrants already long settled in Britain." Predictably top piece from my #BGE2024 co-author, @robfordmancs.bsky.social

Reform’s radical gamble on Indefinite Leave to Remain may backfire - UK in a changing Europe

This week, Reform UK proposed abolishing the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status for migrants coming to the UK. Rob Ford explains that this proposal of permanent exclusion is not at all popular wi...

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 13d

Corbieres is hidden away on Half Moon Street, a back alleyway between Cross St and St. Ann’s Square. Opened in 1978, the quality of the the music on the jukebox has always been one of the most commented-on features of the bar.

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Andrew Lane @andylaneauthor.bsky.social · 15d

I've seen too many 1970s crime thrillers. I'm expecting that car to blow up.

Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 15d

The Salisbury pub and steps up to Oxford Rd station, 1979.

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Jenny @jennnyh1977.bsky.social · 15d

little changed! 🥰

Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 15d

The Salisbury pub and steps up to Oxford Rd station, 1979.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 15d

The Salisbury pub and steps up to Oxford Rd station, 1979.

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Philippa Vishnyakov @revealmcr.bsky.social · 19d

Calling Manchester students @officialuom.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social - I'm guiding a history walk on Women of Oxford Road, for Elizabeth Gaskell House as part of The Cultural Welcome @oxrdmcr.bsky.social. Free but booking essential. oxfordroadcorridor.com/events/guide...

Guided walk – Women of Oxford Road

Join this walking tour to explore the history of women of Oxford Road – from notable achievers to those hidden in history’s footnotes.

oxfordroadcorridor.com

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Tom Stannard @tomstannard.bsky.social · 16d

It was good to visit Embassy Village last week to see onsite progress with this fantastic #homelessness project in central #Manchester

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 17d

Market Street, Manchester, in 1975.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 17d

Market Street, Manchester, in 1975.

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Dave Haslam @davehaslam.bsky.social · 17d

Proud of some of my Manchester pals for getting involved. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

British artists reclaim St George’s flag with a message of inclusivity

In Manchester and beyond creative responses to the unwelcome message of ‘raise the colours’ are appearing

www.theguardian.com

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 17d

1940s maybe?

Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 18d

The entrance to Longsight Railway Station on Kirkmanshulme Lane.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Queue outside the Paramount cinema, Oxford St, Manchester to see the film 'Mad About Music', November 1938.

It was purchased in 1939 by Oscar Deutsch as part of Odeon Theatres Ltd, and was renamed as the Odeon in 1940.

The Odeon closed in 2004, and the building was demolished in April 2017.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Queue outside the Paramount cinema, Oxford St, Manchester to see the film 'Mad About Music', November 1938.

It was purchased in 1939 by Oscar Deutsch as part of Odeon Theatres Ltd, and was renamed as the Odeon in 1940.

The Odeon closed in 2004, and the building was demolished in April 2017.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 23d

Market Street in 1989. The centre of this picture is now occupied by the Market Street Metrolink stop.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 22d

Children play at the back of Dulgar Street, Openshaw, Manchester, 16th April 1968.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 23d

Market Street in 1989. The centre of this picture is now occupied by the Market Street Metrolink stop.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 23d

Waterloo Rd, Cheetham Hill. Not sure of the year; any help appreciated.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 24d

A section of the huge crowd at the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Bramall Lane stadium, Sheffield, 27th March 1926. Manchester City went on to win the match 3-0.

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Manchester History @mcrhistory.bsky.social · 24d

St Ann's Square, Manchester, 13th April 1984.

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