I step back in time through old pics of Liverpool streets to see what the city was like

Through these amazing old photos I step back in time to see what the streets of Liverpool were like

As the 20th century dawned, the city stood as a vibrant testament to a golden age of industry and ambition.

The port bustled with life and as the industrial revolution surged, the city also became a center for shipbuilding, railways, and manufacturing, setting the stage for its continued growth and development. These photos focus on the heart of the city, from streets to buildings you will still recognise.

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9. Historic Liverpool

An electric tram on Lord Street, central Liverpool, circa 1900. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

10. Historic Liverpool

A view down William Brown Street, Liverpool, circa 1900. At far right is the Picton Reading Room of Liverpool Central Library, and behind it (centre) is the William Brown Library and Museum (now World Museum Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

11. Historic Liverpool

2nd March 1936: View of the entrance to the famous Mersey tunnel in Liverpool with the police on patrol at the entrance. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) | Getty Images

12. Historic Liverpool

circa 1895: The Town Hall and passers-by and traffic in Castle Street, Liverpool, Lancashire. Original Artwork: Photo by Priestley & Sons. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images