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Manchester

1970s-1980s

Photographs by Thomas Blower

Thomas Blower is a documentary photographer from Manchester, UK. Thomas captured everyday life on the streets of Manchester during the 1970s-80s and continues to document the city’s changing face today. His work is part of the British Culture Archive touring exhibition:  ‘Life in the North, 1970s-1980s.’

You can read our full feature with Thomas via the link at the bottom of the gallery.

Hattersley, Greater Manchester, 1977.
Childhood Friends. Hattersley, 1977.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Hattersley, Greater Manchester, 1977.
Jumping onto Mattresses. Hattersley, 1977.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Moss Side, Manchester, 1978.
Moss Side, 1978.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Girl on the Bus, Manchester, 1980s.
Girl on the Bus. Manchester, 1980s.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Hattersley Estate, 1970s.
Hattersley Estate, 1977.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, 1970s.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1980.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

“Blower’s stunning images capture the spirit of a seventies childhood, a sense of freedom during an era when kids ruled the streets.”

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Girls playing in Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1980.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1980.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1980.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Ancoats, Manchester, 1977.
Ancoats, Manchester, 1980.

Photo © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive.

Collection published 21st April, 2021. © Thomas Blower / British Culture Archive. All rights reserved.

FULL FEATURE WITH THOMAS BLOWER 

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