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Manchester Collection (#78)

Exploring the vibrant city of Manchester, where football rivalries run deep and history comes alive

Background imageManchester Collection: Rochdale, Lancashire

Rochdale, Lancashire
On the way to One Ash, Rochdale, Lancashire, now part of Greater Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester

Manchester
Factories at night on the Irwell at Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: C. P. Scott aged 80

C. P. Scott aged 80
Charles Prestwich Scott (1846-1932), British journalist, publisher and politician, shown here on his 80th birthday in 1926, in his 55th year as editor of The Manchester Guardian

Background imageManchester Collection: Assize Courts Manchester

Assize Courts Manchester
The exterior of the new Assize Courts at Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: The Society of Friends Soup Kitchen, Ball Street, Mancheste

The Society of Friends Soup Kitchen, Ball Street, Mancheste
This illustration in three panel shows the preparation of the soup, the mass of people waiting to receive some and the distribution of the soup

Background imageManchester Collection: Mr Barries play in London and Manchester

Mr Barries play in London and Manchester
Miss Pauline Chase as Peter Pan at the Duke of York s, London and Miss Zena Dare as Peter Pan at the Princes theatre, Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: Corporation of Manchester Steam Barge, January 1877

Corporation of Manchester Steam Barge, January 1877
Engraving of a Corporation of Manchester steam barge used for the transportation of sewage, from the Illustrated London News, 20th January 1877

Background imageManchester Collection: Industrial Manchester

Industrial Manchester
Manchester; view of factories from Kersall Moor

Background imageManchester Collection: John Bright MP, (1811-1889)

John Bright MP, (1811-1889)
Portrait of John Bright, the English orator and radical politician. As well as serving as MP for Durham and Manchester he was also appointed President of the Board of Trade

Background imageManchester Collection: Everton and Manchester City Football Teams walk onto the pit

Everton and Manchester City Football Teams walk onto the pit
Photograph showing the Everton (light shirts) and Manchester City (dark shirts) teams walking onto the pitch at Wembley Stadium, prior to the start of the F.A. Cup Final of 1933

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F. A. Cup Final, 1904

Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F. A. Cup Final, 1904
Series of illustrations from the Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F.A. Cup Final at the Crystal Palace ground, London, 23rd April 1904

Background imageManchester Collection: A Calculating machine

A Calculating machine
The control panel of the automatic sequence-controlled calculating machine at Manchester University; showing the monitor cathode-ray tube with Dr. T. Kilburn (left) and Professor F. C

Background imageManchester Collection: Coal mine fire at Astley, near Manchester

Coal mine fire at Astley, near Manchester
Coal mine fire at the Tyldesley Collieries near Manchester. The fire spread so furiously that all the shafts were unaccessable

Background imageManchester Collection: Reform Club / Manchester

Reform Club / Manchester
The New Reform Club

Background imageManchester Collection: RAIL / TUNNEL / 1831

RAIL / TUNNEL / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Inside a tunnel along the course of the historic rail link, opened in September 1830

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / St Helens / 1832

Rail / St Helens / 1832
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY The Intersection bridge on the St Helens & Runcorn Gap railway, crossing the Liverpool to Manchester line

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Manchester / 1830

Rail / Manchester / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY A view of Water Street station, Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Liverpool / 1830

Rail / Liverpool / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY The railway office in Liverpool at Crown Street station

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Wapping Tunnel / 1830

Rail / Wapping Tunnel / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Warehouses at the end of the Wapping Tunnel

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Moorish Arch / 1830

Rail / Moorish Arch / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY A Moorish style arch, looking from the Wapping Tunnel

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Rainhill Bridge

Rail / Rainhill Bridge
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Rainhill Bridge, known as The Chairmans Bridge, built of sandstone

Background imageManchester Collection: Rail / Olive Mount / 1831

Rail / Olive Mount / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Excavation along the narrow two-mile cutting through the rock of Mount Olive

Background imageManchester Collection: Footballer / Livingstone

Footballer / Livingstone
G. Livingstone, who played for both Manchester City and Scotland; photographed holding a football under one arm

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester Free Lib Open

Manchester Free Lib Open
The ceremonial opening of the Manchester Free Library

Background imageManchester Collection: Cottonworkers Read News

Cottonworkers Read News
Manchester cotton workers study the news from America - whose civil war is causing distress to the textile industry - in the public library

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester Railway / 1833

Manchester Railway / 1833
Entrance into Manchester across Water Street. This is an interesting variant on a well known engraving, with added factory chimneys and technological advances

Background imageManchester Collection: Society Enrollment Doc

Society Enrollment Doc
A large certificate for the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans Fund, showing a widow and family saved from Want

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester / From River

Manchester / From River
Manchester: view from the river

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester / View 1834

Manchester / View 1834
Manchester: a general view

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester / Cotton Wagon

Manchester / Cotton Wagon
Manchester: a street scene with cotton wagon

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester / Distant View

Manchester / Distant View
Manchester: a distant view

Background imageManchester Collection: C P SCOTT

C P SCOTT
CHARLES PRESTWICH SCOTT, influential editor of the Manchester Guardian, who enunciated the principle Comment is free, but facts are sacred

Background imageManchester Collection: Stiebel / Cotton Dress

Stiebel / Cotton Dress
Barbara Goalen models an evening dress in cotton designed by Victor Stiebel, at a fashion show. Photograph originally taken on behalf of the Cotton Board, Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: Stiebel / Cotton Congress

Stiebel / Cotton Congress
Stiebel-designed dress of British cotton styled for the International Cotton Congress in Manchester. Checked chambray by Burgess Ledward used for the skirt & stole

Background imageManchester Collection: Blackpool / South Prom

Blackpool / South Prom
Blackpool, Lancashire: South Promenade, from Manchester Hotel

Background imageManchester Collection: Liverpool-Manchester

Liverpool-Manchester
LIVERPOOL-MANCHESTER RAILWAY The viaduct over the canal

Background imageManchester Collection: Bridgewater Canal

Bridgewater Canal
Work in progress at Worsley Basin, the terminus of the canal which James Brindley is building for the duke of Bridgewater, from Worsley to the Mersey via Manchester

Background imageManchester Collection: Victoria / Manchester 1851

Victoria / Manchester 1851
VICTORIA VISITS SALFORD (MANCHESTER) The Queens arrival in Peel Park : Children of Manchester and Salford schools singing the national anthem

Background imageManchester Collection: Ambulance / Manchester

Ambulance / Manchester
Ambulance in use in Manchester after rail crash

Background imageManchester Collection: Manchester / Slum Street

Manchester / Slum Street
Manchester : scene in a slum street

Background imageManchester Collection: Liverpoolmanchester Rail

Liverpoolmanchester Rail
LIVERPOOL-MANCHESTER RAILWAY A locomotive takes in water at Parkway

Background imageManchester Collection: L POOL / M CHESTER RAILWAY

L POOL / M CHESTER RAILWAY
LIVERPOOL TO MANCHESTER RAILWAY Two freight and two passenger trains showing the variety of rolling stock employed on this short but busy line. 1st 2nd and 3rd class carriages shown

Background imageManchester Collection: Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageManchester Collection: Salford Quays and Bridge, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Salford Quays and Bridge, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageManchester Collection: Modern office building, Erie Basin, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England

Modern office building, Erie Basin, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageManchester Collection: Modern office buildings, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Modern office buildings, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageManchester Collection: Sky Hook sculpture, Trafford Park, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sky Hook sculpture, Trafford Park, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageManchester Collection: The Manchester Wheel, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Manchester Wheel, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe



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Exploring the vibrant city of Manchester, where football rivalries run deep and history comes alive. 🏟️⚽ From the iconic Old Trafford Art showcasing the rich heritage United to the historic Maine Road Art honoring Manchester City's glorious past, this city breathes football passion. But there's more to discover beyond the stadiums. Take a step back in time with Manchesters last tram, a nostalgic reminder of transportation days gone by. Or marvel at the architectural wonder that is Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, connecting communities across the River Mersey. Sports enthusiasts will be captivated by Etihad Stadium Art, celebrating Manchester City's modern triumphs on and off the field. And don't miss out on an intriguing advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, offering a glimpse into Manchester's industrial prowess. Travel back in time with Map/Manchester 1878 and witness how this bustling metropolis has evolved over centuries. Remembering suffragette Pankhurst at Manchester Docks reminds us of its significant role in shaping women's rights movements. The grandeur United Football Club Stadium at Old Trafford stands tall as a symbol of sporting excellence and unwavering loyalty from fans worldwide. Postcode District Map sheet 4 Northern England reveals just how vast this city truly is. A heartwarming sight awaits at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme—a testament to compassion and care for those less fortunate. And even Rainy Street can't dampen our spirits as we embrace every aspect of this dynamic city. Manchester—where football legends are born, history thrives, and resilience shines through every raindrop.