Liverpool has always been home to many much-loved independent and long standing businesses.
Through the decades, we've seen many iconic businesses come and go that still live on in our fond memories and photographs. But like other cities across the UK - some shops, clubs and their themes have had their fair share of controversy through the years.
Today, some may not be disputed as much. But years ago, protests took place, petitions were signed and it was shocking to a number of locals to hear they were opening on our streets, from a Margaret Thatcher themed café to shops selling "adult material."
