This selection of photos from the archives remember Manchester over the decades.
From the iconic historic structures and buildings, including the GMEX and the then new look Piccadilly Station, to scenes around the city. Do you have pictures from Manchester's past that you'd like to share? Get in touch [email protected].
We also recently looked back at Manchester Airport and Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium through the years.
1. Chester Road swing bridge
The quaint Chester Road swing bridge in Warrington complete with railway type signal box. Taken on November 29 1875 | National World
2. Chester Road swing bridge
A discarded sign on the banks of the canal. | National World
3. Marjan
The vessel is the Marjan from Norway passing Fiddler Ferry Power Station. November 1985 | National World
4. Barton Swing Bridge
Pictured is Malcolm Morris who wrote a piece in the Lancashire Post about the tourism trade and how the Greater Manchester Weekender company was venturing into Manchester's industrial land with leisure tours. The bridge in the background is Barton Swing Bridge. | National World