Coronation Street's Vera and Jack Duckworth (Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey) open the restyled The Imperial in Manchester's Piccadilly. November 27, 1982 1 of 27
Landlords Dot and Tom Ryan raise a glass to the Prince Charles and Princess Diana as they stand outside their pub in Blackley, Manchester, re-named in honour of the couple before their Royal wedding. July 29, 1981 2 of 27
Workmen uncovered a mural in the Smith's Arms (known locally as The Hammer) in Sherratt Street, Ancoats. The painting, by H. Thistleton, shows a blacksmith at work at his anvil. Josie Whelan, wife of Landlord Tommy Whelan, is pictured with the mural. August 9, 1980 4 of 27
John Donnelly, Landlord of The Fox Inn, Old Market Street, Manchester, keeps the peace between two stalwarts of the boxing club. Trainer Jimmy Lewis (left) and 23-year-old light-weight David Swan. May 12, 1981 5 of 27