These pictures revisit an array of thriving shops, offices, restaurants and pubs which you may remember in an area which is tucked away from the main shopping district. Deansgate is also included – remember Steals?
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1. Topping Street and Deansgate
April 1989 - Kingsgate Travel, The Lighting Shop and The Shakespeare Photo: National World
2. Topping Street and Deansgate
A scene from the 1970s - do you remember Topping Street when it was like this? Photo: National World
3. Topping Street and Deansgate
A little further back in this picture, 1970s perhaps? There is no date on the back of the photo but shows Naylors Fireplaces, Leftons and Carringtons Photo: National World
4. Topping Street and Deansgate
Iceland on the corner of Topping Street and Deansgate in 1996 Photo: Bill Johnson
5. Topping Street and Deansgate
Oyston's Estate Agency, Whiteside Tours and Casanova feature in this 1987 photo Photo: National World
6. Topping Street and Deansgate
Superb aerial shot of Topping Street as viewed from the top of the bus station car park in July 1986 Photo: National World