The 1960s were a revolutionary time, with Britain recovering from the second World War and people beginning to feel liberated - and Liverpool was at the centre of it all.
It was the decade of Merseybeat, with the formation of the Beatles changing music forever, and the Cavern Club being a must-visit venue - as well as Goodison Park playing host to the World Cup and Bill Shankly leading Liverpool to success.
The city saw major reconstruction after being blitzed in World War II and the iconic Paddy's Wigwam was brought to life. Wirral Grammar's very own Harold Wilson became Prime Minister and Cilla Black topped the charts, achieving her first (and second) UK Number One. Ken Dodd and Jimmy Tarbuck brought laughs to many and thousands watched horses in action at Aintree.
Below is a series of nostalgic images, which truly showcase Liverpool and Merseyside throughout the swinging sixties.

5. Liverpool, 1960s
1961: John Rossiter, the acting director of the Liverpool Observatory, which was founded in 1845, combined with the Tidal Institute in 1929 and was later taken over by the University of Liverpool. | Getty Images

6. Liverpool, 1960s
A shopkeeper unloading a delivery of canned food from a lorry in 1962. | Getty Images

7. Liverpool, 1960s
Construction underway on Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, known locally as 'Paddy's Wigwam' circa 1962. | Getty

8. Liverpool, 1960s
Singer, film star and Sinatra clan member Sammy Davis Junior skips to his Rolls Royce. He was in Liverpool for a week of variety performances at the Empire Theatre in 1963. | Getty Images