20 things you could do in 1970s Manchester you can't do anymore

They say it was the decade that fashion forgot, but for some the 1970s would have been peak era Manchester.

It was the era disco clashed with punk, and the wallpaper in people's homes clashed with everything else. Britain's music and culture seemed to be an escape - or a reaction - to hard-times, which saw endless strikes and the 'winter of discontent' in 1979.

It was also the decade some of the biggest movies of all time were released, including Star Wars (1977), Grease (1978 ), and Jaws (1975). And then there were the fashions, with long hair for men and flared trousers becoming the standard - while massive collars, hot pants and platform shoes also had their moment in the sun.

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In Manchester, the Arndale Centre was just being built and you could still happily smoke in bars, on trains and in buses. Utter madness.

Everything from the way shopped, dressed and what we did for entertainment in the '70s was different. Sadly, some of the city's most fondly remembered places and attractions we enjoyed back then are now just a distant memory.

To celebrate Manchester in the 1970s, we've put together a list of 20-things you could do back then but can't do now. Of course, this isn't meant to be a complete list, but if you feel there is something we missed that needs to be included, let us know in the comments.

Situated just off Market Street, the underground Market Centre was a goldmine of music and fashion in the 1970s and '80s. It was home to fashion boutiques including Stolen From Ivor - the first shop in the north of England to stock Levi's jeans - and record stores including Manchester Underground Records Import.

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