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.
