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12 unearthed photos show shopping on Church Street 34 years ago

BySpotted UK

Nov 10, 2023

12 unearthed photos show shopping on Church Street 34 years ago

The street still welcomes thousands each day but it's changed a lot over time

A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day. Liverpool. July 16, 1989
A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day. Liverpool. July 16, 1989

These fascinating photographs unearthed from our archive show what a day shopping in the city centre looked like over three decades ago.

Today, Church Street still welcomes thousands of visitors. But through the years, we've seen a number of businesses change, from shops and retailers to traders.

All taken on July 16, 1989, these photos show what the Liverpool street looked like at the time, those who shopped there and street traders at the end of a busy day.

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Courtesy of our archives, Mirrorpix, these fascinating photographs have been unseen for years and are bound to stir some memories.

Here are 12 photos that capture one day in Church Street 34 years ago.

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  1. A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day. Liverpool. July 16, 1989

    Church Street traders, at the end of the day

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  2. A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day. Liverpool. July 16, 1989

    A view of the Church Street, 1989

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  3. A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day. Liverpool. July 16, 1989

    Shoppers on July 16, 1989

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  1. All of these photos were taken July 16, 1989

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  2. Shoppers on Church Street

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  3. Do these awaken any memories for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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  1. An aerial view of Church Street

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  2. Traders and customers

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  3. A view of the Church Street

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  1. Church Street traders, at the end of the day. July 16, 1989

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  2. Church Street in Liverpool city centre. July 16, 1989

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  3. A view of the Church Street traders, at the end of the day, Liverpool. July 16, 1989

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