We've dug into Manchester Library's archives to find these black and white shots of Manchester 40 years ago. Head to their Flickr to see more snaps.
19 pictures of Moss Side in the '70s
Rewind the years with these retro snaps
Street party, Holywood Street,
Caythorpe Street
Fire Brigade on Playfair Street
Jubilee celebrations, Cranwick Street
Lollipop lady on Claremont Road
Public Wash House, Caythorpe Street
Greame Street
Jubilee celebrations, Cranwick Street
Children crossing Alison Road
Beresford Street
Darncombe Street
No. 10 Bassey Walk
Moss Side Youth Centre
Alexandra Road
Raby Street
Street party, Roseberry Street
Alexandra Road
Moss Side Fire Station
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Remember when Piccadilly Gardens had actual, er, gardens? Take a look at some of the highlights from Manchester Metropolitan University's archives and get nostalgic about how the city used to be.
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