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.
5. Piccadilly development
For 107 years the statue of the first Duke of Wellington surveyed the bust life of Manchester, but never has he seen greater changes than now, as his grime-darkened figure contrasts with the gleaming new buildings soaring skywards as part of the £5m Piccadilly development scheme. April 1964 | National World
6. Piccadilly Station
Piccadilly Station pictured during the final phase of a nine-year facelift which involved the demolition of old buildings. Gateway House is in the foreground. It is shaped as a lazy 'S' known locally as the 'Wavy Building. Picture April 1968 | PA
7. GMEX
The GMEX at Manchester Central Station in 1986, the day before it opened. | Paul Francis Photography
8. GMEX
Manchester was calling the new GMEX the jewel in the crown as it officially opened in March 1986. | Paul Francis Photography