Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

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1980-ies in the British city of Liverpool — time of noise and turmoil. Unemployment and economic instability led to widespread unrest, which resulted in public demonstrations, such as riots in Tosstate 1981. The conflict arose from the tension between local police and black population. However, the people remained strong even in hard times.

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

British photographer Dave Sinclair captured Liverpool, faced with the changes in society in the 1980-ies. Its inhabitants refused to surrender in the face of adversity, and United in one spirit, took to the streets together to defend their opinion.

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Take a look at some iconic images from the photobook Dave Sinclair's "Liverpool in the 1980s"

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Demonstration in support of the labour Council of Liverpool in 1985

The students in demonstration against military conscription

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Daily life of Liverpool

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

The first meeting of the members of the labour Council of Liverpool with the media

Troubled Liverpool in the 1980-ies

The campaign of Terry fields in 1983

Views of Liverpool Cathedral

Keywords: 80s | UK | Liverpool | Retro photo

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