The youth of today may associate black and white photos with ‘the olden days’, but treasured pictures of Liverpool life in the 1960s, 70s and even the 80s were captured without colour.
While greyscale has a way of making pictures or videos look far older than they actually are, many black and white photos of the city are unrecognisable - not because of the lack of colour but because Liverpool has changed so much over the years.
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This retro photo gallery captures some of the big events that took place across Liverpool in the 1960s, 70s and 80s - from Everton hosting the World Cup to the Beatles signing their contract with Brian Epstein
It also showcases what everyday life was like for normal folk in the city, with children entertaining themselves with street games of football, commuters waiting at a now abandoned train station and a couple sharing a kiss.
Take a look at the gallery below and let us know what you remember about the 60s, 70s or 80s.
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5. Liverpool life in black and white
Liverpool's much-loved Cilla Black talking to a friend at The Cavern Club in 1963. The Cavern was the top destination for a night out. | Getty Images
6. Liverpool life in black and white
A shopkeeper unloading a delivery of canned food from a lorry in 1962. | Getty Images
7. Liverpool life in black and white
The Beatles pose on the stairs of NEMS (North End Music Stores), Brian Epstein's Liverpool record shop, having just signed a management deal with Brian, 1964. | Mark and Colleen Hayward/Getty Images
8. Liverpool life in black and white
Miss Peggy Robertshaw stops to talk to three children in 1965 as she walks her daily 12 miles around Liverpool, testing shoes. Peggy worked for Dunlop of Speke, and since 1927 had covered over 72,000 miles. | Getty Images