Greater Manchester played a leading role in the war effort during World War II - and also suffered heavy losses during aerial bombardments.
The Manchester Blitz is well-documented by the history books, with landmarks from the Manchester Cathedral to Old Trafford being hit by German bombs and many lives being lost.
Aside from these more prominent episodes in the conflict, we took a look through the archives to find out how ordinary folk in Manchester adapted to life in a time of war, with snapshots offering a lesser-seen insight into people’s daily lives - from blackouts to wearing gas-masks.
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1. Manchester people in World War II
A waitress wearing her gas mask as she served a meal in a cafe, Manchester, England. Photo: Getty
2. Manchester people in WWII
The first Women Fire-Fighters In Manchester - wardens receiving instruction in the use of the stirrup pump for extinguishing incendiary bombs; date not stated Photo: Getty Images
3. Manchester people in WWII
Children leaving by train from Victoria Station, Manchester, as part of mass evacuation; date not stated
4. Manchester people in WWII
Nurses of the St. Mary ‘s Hospital for Women and Children, Manchester, are provided with siren suits for air raid duties. Photo: Getty Images