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.
13. Liverpool, 1980s
Liverpool and Everton fans share a joke with a scantily clad fan before the 1989 FA Cup Final between Everton and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 20, 1989 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Allsport/Getty Images) | Getty Images
14. Liverpool, 1980s
Schoolchildren in hard hats surveying the construction site around Liverpool Street Station in London, 1986. (Photo by Colin Davey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
15. Liverpool, 1980s
The Liverpool Football team on arrival at Dublin Airport, circa August 1984 (Part of the Independent Newspapers Ireland/NLI Collection). (Photo by Independent News and Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images
16. Liverpool, 1980s
St George's Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, circa 1955-c1980. A view of the north and east front of St George's Hall, seen from the north. | Getty Images