An American-themed diner that was "imported" to Merseyside was described as "the real McCoy."
The city region has welcomed a number of quirky and international restaurants throughout the decades - but some may remember a particular silver streamline diner that boasted 1950s American decor and served up an authentic fast-food menu.
Back in the 1990s, Starvin’ Marvin's diner in Haydock, St Helens, transported customers to The States with its delicious treats, jukebox and neon signage.
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Part of The Celebrated Group - which was formed in 1988 by chief executive Geoffrey Tucker - the diner was shipped straight from America and served everything from classic steak and egg breakfasts to chilli dogs, curly fries, sandwiches, waffles and sundaes.
At the time, Starvin' Marvin's was billed as the newest experience in American fast-food and also had locations in Salford Quays, in London, Dublin, Middlesex and more.
In the 1990s, Celebrated chief executive Geoffrey Tucker said, by the end of 1996, they hoped to have ten Starvin’ Marvin’s throughout the UK and were "looking for more site opportunities".
In 1993, one article described Starvin' Marvin's introduction to the UK as "like an arrival from outer space."
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On February 24, 1996, the Liverpool Echo reported that a Starvin' Marvin's diner had opened in Haydock, St Helens.
The image below shows Neil Prothero, David Marks and Geoff Tucker inside their St Helens chain off East Lancs Road.
The article reads: "An American dining experience is on the menu for Merseysiders.
"For an authentic diner has been shipped lock, stock and barrel all the way from the United States.
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"Starvin' Marvin's has been set down on the Haydock Industrial Estate in readiness for its big opening day next Friday.
"Everything in the restaurant is American - from the jukebox to the containers full of jelly beans."
"The Celebrated Group cooked up the idea for a string of American-style eateries and plan to have more up and running."
Boss Geoffrey Tucker said: "By the end of 1996, we hope to have ten Starvin' Marvin's throughout Britain and are looking for sites.
"They are the genuine American article and should prove a great success."
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In March that year, the Celebrated Group also teamed up with the Liverpool ECHO to host a competition for 50 free meals to be won at the St Helens diner.
The article said: "The silver diner was imported in its entirety from Atlanta, Georgia, just two weeks ago. In the tradition of super fast service they are already serving up meals from their all-american menu
"Visitors to Starvin' Marvin's can expect more than just excellent food. the nostalgic diner is equipped in the 1950s tradition right down to the jukebox, jelly bean machine and baseball caps.
"The menu includes those American classics like steak 'n' egg breakfasts, pancakes and foot-long chilli dogs, through to salads, overstuffed deli sandwiches and Marvin's curly fries. Ice-Cream sundaes, apple pie or fresh waffles will put the finishing touch to your meal."
The restaurant was also open 7.30am-10.30pm weekdays and 9.30am-10.30pm weekends - serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner "any time of the day."
These images, provided by our archives at Mirrorpix, have been unseen for years and show what both the inside and outside of Starvin' Marvin's looked like in its Salford Quays branch in 1993.
One image shows two members of staff in their uniforms behind the counter, with a tray full of wine glasses and beer bottles and two plates of thick bread sandwiches and crisps.
The diner is decorated with black and white checker-board floor tiles and customers can be seen sitting in red pleather booths, each table equipped with American ketchup and mustard bottles.
Neon signage also decorates the walls, with some promoting American-style pale lager, Budweiser.
Another image shows the exterior of the silver streamliner diner in June that year. You can spot a neon sign reading 'open' and see the Starvin' Marvin's coloured logo on top.
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