32 photos show changing face of well known city centre street
It welcomes thousands of people every day
These brilliant photos capture moments and the changing face of Bold Street as different generations will remember it.
When it comes to different streets in the city, Bold Street is a landmark in itself and sees thousands of visitors every day. Today, the street is home to an eclectic mix of mostly independent shops, restaurants and more.
But years ago, the area looked very different, as seen in our photos below. These photos, unearthed from our archives Mirrorpix, capture Bold Street between the 1930s and 00s.
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Some images show Christmas lights on Bold Street in years gone by. Whereas others capture long-standing businesses and others we have since said goodbye to..
Here are 32 photos that offer a glimpse into life on Bold Street through time. Also capturing shoppers and pedestrians, you may spot a familiar face.
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Headquarters of Liverpool Gas Company, Radiant House, Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. January 1938
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Christmas Lights, Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. December 7, 1959
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Christmas Lights, Bold Street, Liverpool. November 23, 1961
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The scene in Bold Street, Liverpool City Centre, a few minutes after the city's Christmas lights had been switched on by the Lord Mayor Alderman James Thompson. November 20, 1968
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Liverpool's Bold Street, which has received an award as part of Heritage Year. June 20, 1975
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Christmas shoppers on Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. November 24, 1986
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General views of Bold Street, Liverpool. November 12, 1991
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Bold Street, Liverpool. November 12, 1991
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Bold Street on November 12, 1991
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Families on Bold Street, Liverpool. November 12, 1991
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Life on Bold Street, Liverpool. November 12, 1991
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Morning views of Bold Street, Liverpool. June 30, 1992
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Bottom of Bold Street, Liverpool. June 30, 1992
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Bold Street, Liverpool. June 30, 1992
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General views of Bold Street, Liverpool. July 21, 1993
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General views of Bold Street, Liverpool. July 21, 1993
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Busy Bold Street in Liverpool, Merseyside. July 26, 1997
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Shopping on Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Properties in Bold Street, 2007
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Shoppers in Bold Street in 2007
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"Jeffs" in Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Shoppers in Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Bold Street in Liverpool City Centre, .2007
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Drome in Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Shoppers in Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Bold Street in the 00s
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Microzine store in Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Tabac, Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Bold Street from above, 2007
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Yum's Oriental Buffet Restaurant, 77 Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Bold Street, Liverpool. 2007
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Richard Mawdsley in the doorway of his shop, Utility, in Bold Street Liverpool. 2007
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