Greater Manchester Collection (page 4)

Manchester United in training. 21st August 1995

Manchester United in training. David Beckham sprints with Gary Neville. 18th November 1996

Manchester United in their first day of training. 13th July 1995

Manchester United in training. 12th May 1995

Manchester United in training. Roy Keane on the ball challenged by David Beckham. 18th November 1996

Manchester United in training. David Beckham on the ball, with left to right: Karel Poborsky, Ben Thornley and Nicky Butt. 18th November 1996

Exterior of Old Trafford football stadium, home to Manchester United Football Club. 10th January 1972

Exterior of Manchester United football stadium, Old Trafford. February 1968

Bolton Town Hall and Victoria Square, Greater Manchester. 14th March 1979

Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1.30pm in Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester. 17th November 1953

Saddleworth Moor, Greater Manchester. 25th April 1966

General scene showing Belle Vue ticket office where the new super saver ticket is on sale, allowing entrance to many of the local attractions including the zoo, garden centre

The main entrance to Bellue Vue on Hyde Road on the Gorton area of Manchester. 7th June 1971

Elizabeth, baby giraffe at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester with her mother September 1952. Greater Manchester, C4609

Meet a Dainty Dazzler: Those spindly legs are a little unsteady yet. But then this baby zebra born at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, was only a few hours old when the picture was taken

Holidaymakers enjoying the hot weather over the Whitsun Bank Holiday at the Galleon Pool, Didsbury, Greater Manchester. June 1960 M4255-001

Nicholas the hippo at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester, Greater Manchester, is fed with a cake brought for him by some Birmingham children. June 1960 M4444-002

Condemned dogs at the Manchester dogs home Collyhurst, Manchester, Greater Manchester, waiting for owners to claim them. December 1969 Z12262-005

General view of Manchester Cathedral, Greater Manchester. June 1959

Children carrying a banner in the Whit Walk at Manchester, Greater Manchester. June 1960 M4383-011

Boy Scots marching in the Whit Walks in Manchester, Greater Manchester. 6th June 1960 M4383-008

Participants of the Manchester Whit Walksgather outside the town hall, Greater Manchester. 6th June 1960 M4383-013

Whit Walks Manchester: Patrick Rooney aged 4 tries his hand at a "big blow"
Whit Walks Manchester: Patrick Rooney aged 4 tries his hand at a " big blow" whilst waiting for his Sunday School to move off. Watching is bandsman Dennis Barlow

Manchester Whit Walks, Greater Manchester. 13th June 1960. M4479-004

Bertram Mills circus elephants arrive in Manchester. The six Bertram Mills circus elephants, bearing road safety slogans, leave Central Station on route for Platt Fields

The Kardormah Cafe on Market Street, Manchester 25th October 1966

Manchester - Long Millgate, Poets Corner, November 1948. P000201

The Citizens Advice Beurau in Harpurhey, 29th April 1988

Brightening up Victoria station, Manchester, is this Christmas Tree, which was switched on by Mr. R. C. Flowerdew, the District Passengers Superintendent

George Brown and Caravan. When George Brown 68, retired from his carriers business, he and his wife, Jennie also 68, couldn t bear to be parted from their old horse, Duke

Manchester University showing the Oxford Road entrance, Greater Manchester. May 1951. P008030

May Day Parade. The first three prize winners in the Manchester Corporation Highways Department May Day parade leaving Albert Square after being inspected by the Lord Mayor

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with cygnets on water. Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, England, UK. May

Manchester Regatta - from a sketch by Mr. Hayes, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Manchester Regatta - from a sketch by Mr. Hayes, 1844. Boat races on the river Irwell. The sports of this day consisted of four races - the Stanhill Hall Stakes, for four-oar pleasure-boats

Grand Banquet to Sir H. Pottinger, at Manchester, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to Sir H. Pottinger, at Manchester, 1844. Dinner at Manchester Town Hall in honour of British colonial administrator Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pottinger

Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester, 1845. Interior view of a packed house. The architects of the new Theatre are Messrs

Burning of Irwell Buildings, Manchester, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Burning of Irwell Buildings, Manchester, 1844. Firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire: The night was somewhat stormy; occasionally heavy showers fell

Albert Bridge, Manchester, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Albert Bridge, Manchester, 1844. This handsome bridge has just been erected on the site of the late New Bailey Bridge, across the Irwell, from Bridge-street, Manchester, to New Bailey-street

Lord Egertons Fete - the Pavilion at Worsley, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lord Egertons Fete - the Pavilion at Worsley, 1844. Party to celebrate the 21st birthday of George Granville Francis Egerton, Esq

Windybank, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Windybank, 1860s

View in Central Hall, Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester, 1857

Belfield Hall, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Belfield Hall, 1860s

Postcode Sector Map sheet 17 Manchester and Merseyside
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 17) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Manchester & Merseyside

View of Manchester from Higher Broughton, 1835, (1943). Creator: William Wyld
View of Manchester from Higher Broughton, 1835, (1943). Rural scene with smoking chimneys on the horizon. Painting also known as Manchester from the Cliff, Higher Broughton, in the City Art Gallery

Interior of the Royal Exchange, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Royal Exchange, 1898. The Royal Exchange and trading hall, Grade II listed building in Manchester, England for cotton importers and brokers

Owens College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Owens College, 1898. Owens College designed by Alfred Waterhouse and named after John Owens was founded in 1851 and became the Victoria University of Manchester in 1904

The Royal Exchange, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Exchange, 1898. The Royal Exchange and trading hall, Grade II listed building in Manchester, England for cotton importers and brokers. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Buck Clayton, Manchester Jazz Festival, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buck Clayton, Manchester Jazz Festival, 1963

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Greater Manchester: A Tapestry of History and Progress From the iconic Hartshead Pike Tower standing tall against the sky to the bustling Salford Quays with its cranes overseeing Ontario Basin, a region that seamlessly blends history and modernity. Central Manchester, as seen from an aerial view, showcases a vibrant cityscape that captivates both locals and visitors alike. The Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, dating back to 1845, reminds us of the rich railway heritage that shaped this area. As night falls over Salford Quays, The Lowry Bridge illuminates the Manchester Ship Canal in all its glory - a symbol of connection and progress. Meanwhile, pupils of Ross Place School in Ardwick demonstrate their resilience as they jump across a sea of mud to enter their educational haven. The closing chapter of Eagley Mills is captured by the clock tower looming in the background - a poignant reminder of changing times. An antique map from the 19th century takes us back to where it all began - showcasing how Manchester has evolved into what it is today. Irlam Steel works introduces us to individuals like Eric Teal, Jack Hughes, and Stuart Johnson who dedicated themselves to shaping Greater Manchester's industrial landscape. Their hard work echoes throughout time. And finally, Pinnington Road Gorton North comes alive with joyous celebrations during Queen Elizabeth's coronation - reminding us that community spirit thrives within these streets. Greater Manchester is not just a place; it's an amalgamation of stories etched into every corner. It's where past meets present and future unfolds before our eyes – constantly evolving while honoring its remarkable heritage.