Greater Manchester Collection

Hartshead Pike Tower
Atmospheric shot of the circular tower at Ashton Under Lyne. IoE 212656

Train crossing Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, c1845. Note the pollution of the river banks, smoking chimneys and the complete domination of the scene by the viaduct

England, Greater Manchester, Salford Quays. Cranes overlooking Ontario Basin part of the recently redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester

Central Manchester, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester is one of the largest cities in the UK. The River Irwell (upper left) flows through the city centre (centre left)

Night view of The Lowry Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pupils of Ross Place School, Ardwick, Manchester, jump across a sea of mud to enter school. December 1970

The old Police Station behind the Town Hall, Hyde, Greater Manchester. 2nd February 1989

Oldham, Greater Manchester, Industrial North, 2nd May 1969

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal, 33 and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Eric Teal, 33, Jack Hughes, 53, Stuart Johnson, 24, and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works. 23rd June 1972

Antique map, Manchester, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, Manchester, England, 19th Century

Hyde town centre, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background), Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd

Some of the residents in a street in Pendleton, Greater Manchester. July 1932

Street Party in Pinnington Road Gorton North in celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. May 1953

Victorian and modern mingle in the centre of Hyde, Greater Manchester. The pleasant new square by the main shopping market. Circa 1975

Only a few groups of men stand chatting at the gate of a deserted Manchester dock May 1951 P011969

The Lowry Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Advertisement on the cover of The Manchester Golfer, British, May 1911

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

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Queen Elizabeth II steps off the Royal Train at Bryn Station. 17th May 1968

Queen Elizabeth II at The Way We Were Museum at Wigan Pier. 21st March 1986

Queen Elizabeth II opens the Oakwood Cheshire Home at Offerton, Stockport. The Queen is greeted by Lord Lt. Col Timmins. 22nd March 1991

The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, in a 150 year old house. The family share one bedroom, one kitchen and one living room

Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed "King Midas"by other members of Hell
Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed " King Midas" by other members of Hells Angels, outside the church after a service, wearing a fur helmet

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, UK. December

RF - Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

UK, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Albert Square, Manchester Town Hall with Chinese Lanterns celebrating Chinese New Year

United Kingdom, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Deansgate, Great Northern Warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays, Millenium Lift Bridge

View of Manchester Cathedral from Cathedral Yard, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sir Alex Ferguson with the Barclays Premiership Trophy - 1993

FA Cup 3rd round. Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool. Burnden Park, Bolton. Final score 2-2. 3rd January 1993. Picture shows a goal mouth scene from a corner, 2nd half

The Victorian bus shelter in Market Square, Hyde, opposite the Town Hall. Circa 1985

Scenes in Hyde, Greater Manchester. 27th July 1990

Slum housing in Salford. Brothers of the Logan family, Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. This is an English bedroom. Left to right, Rita Logan, 11, her sister Margaret, 13, and brothers Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. Mrs Moore and her 1 year old son Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap

Slum housing in Salford. Four year old Lyn Greenhalgh. The rubble is hers to play with. The worn steps are hers to sit

Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling and the woodwork is rotten. Her home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water

Slum living conditions in Salford. 3rd April 1960

The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsmans service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh, Lancashire. They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister

Manchester United v Blackpool, League Division Two, final score 4-0 to Manchester United. Old Trafford, 26th April 1975

Hindley toll gate, Lancashire. 22nd February 1934

Irlam steel works dispute. Eric Teal (left) secretary to the joint trade union action committee and Martin Kennedy, chairman of the joint union action committee at the Irlam Steel works

An unnamed street in Salfords Greengate area. This is typical of the living conditions of the early thirties. At the time of this photograph the street was listed for demolition under a slum

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

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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.