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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9. Liverpool life in black and white
A group of children playing football in Juvenal Gardens, Liverpool in 1971. | Evening Standard/Getty Images
10. Liverpool life in black and white
Irene Hughes and other residents of Claudia Street add the finishing touches to their decorations in preparation for the match between Bulgaria and Brazil at the nearby Goodison Park football ground during the 1966 World Cup, July 13, 1966. | Getty Images
11. Liverpool life in black and white
Liverpool manager Bill Shankly in tartan cap holds the winning trophy on the Open Top Bus during the Liverpool FC 1974 FA Cup Victory Parade after winning the 1974 FA Cup Final against Newcastle United 3-0. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Liverpool life in black and white
St George's Hall, circa 1955-1980. | Heritage Images/Getty Images