They are all from the 1980s and at the time the city was experiencing political unrest, economic decline underpinned by a strong cultural identity,
Tension was huigh and the Toxteth riots of 1981 highlighted social inequalities. Despite hardships, Liverpool’s music scene thrived with bands like Echo and the Bunnymen and The La’s emerging. And football continued to dominate.
The decade ended with tragedy on the football pitch when 97 people lost their lives at Hillsborough Stadium.
9. Liverpool, 1980s
A view of graffiti that warns 'Police Enter At Own Risk' in an area of Liverpool which has since undergone major redevelopment, circa 1990 in central Liverpool, England. Liverpool suffered extensive urban decay following a collapse in the depressed housing market of the eighties. The Liverpool One postcode area of Liverpool underwent significant rebuilding as the city became the European Capital of Culture in 2008. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
10. Liverpool, 1980s
A storm takes place over Anfield during the European Cup Second Round First Leg match between Liverpool and Benfica held on October 24, 1984 at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won the match 3-1. (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images) | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
11. Liverpool, 1980s
The exterior of Liverpool's roman catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, May 1987. (Photo by RDImages/Epics/Getty Images) | Getty Images
12. Liverpool, 1980s
Floral tributes cover the pitch at Anfield, Liverpool, during a memorial ceremony held after the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 Liverpool fans were killed in a crush at the Sheffield stadium, 22nd April 1989. (Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images) | Getty Images