Spot yourself in these unseen Liverpool Christmas photos from the 80s and 90s
Brilliant festive photographs recently unearthed from our archives
As Christmas gets closer, we've delved into the archives to uncover these brilliant photos of Liverpool during the festive season in the 80s and 90s.
Unearthed by our archives, Mirrorpix, this collection of photographs have been unseen for years and will transport you back in time.
From Christmas light switch ons to festive celebrations and panto casts through the years, many will remember what life was like in the city at these points in time.
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A number of the photos also include some Brookside stars of the time.
Here, we take a look back at 47 moments captured on camera from Liverpool's Christmas past. You can see our full gallery below.
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Crowds in Liverpool as the Christmas lights are switched on. November 17, 1994
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Crowds in Liverpool as the Christmas lights are switched on. November 17, 1994
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Crowds in Liverpool as the Christmas lights are switched on. November 17, 1994
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A man plays the euphonium at the Christmas lights ceremony in Liverpool. November 19, 1992
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The Liverpool Echo makes a dream come true for three schoolgirl soap fans. Kai Ling Wooder, Vicky Rugen and Tracey Jump wrote to the Echo 2000 times to say "please" can they meet their soap idols. They are pictured with Brookside actor Danny McCall. Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool. November 23, 1989
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The Christmas lights being turned on in Liverpool, Merseyside. Pictured, stars of Brookside, Jenny Hersketh and Danny McCall, at the tuning on of the lights. November 23, 1989
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The Christmas lights being turned on in Liverpool. November 23, 1989
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The Christmas lights being turned on in Liverpool. November 23, 1989
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Five Santas, at Albert Dock on a cold afternoon, waiting for the parade to take them to the Christmas lights switch on, Liverpool. November 23, 1989
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Pick of the pantomimes, stagecoach at Albert Dock for the Christmas Parade carrying the characters from the Liverpool pantomimes, Liverpool,. November 23, 1989
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Characters from the Liverpool pantomimes, waiting to take part in the Christmas parade. Albert Dock, Liverpool. November 23, 1989
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Pick of the pantomimes, stagecoach at Albert Dock for the Christmas Parade carrying the characters from the Liverpool pantomimes. Sinbad the Sailor (Unity), Sleeping Beauty (Everyman), Great Expectations (Playhouse) and Cinderella (Empire). November 23, 1989
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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With the help of a crane, Liverpool's Christmas tree goes up in Clayton Square. Liverpool. December 1961
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Adele Hughes and her little sister Jo Ann watch the city's own giant Christmas tree become a blaze of colour as the lights are switched on. December 6, 1978
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Excitement in the crowd as the Christmas lights are turned on in Church Street, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Echo competition winner Karen Hunter gets set for the big Christmas parade with city council chairwoman Dorothy Gavin. Liverpool, Merseyside. November 24, 1988
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Royal Insurance staff before the Christmas parade in Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Participants of the Christmas parade, pictured before they set off. Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Participants of the Christmas parade, pictured before they set off. Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Echo competition winner Karen Hunter (left) gets set for the big Christmas parade with city council chairwoman Dorothy Gavin. Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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Participants of the Christmas parade, pictured before they set off, Liverpool. November 24, 1988
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