We have scoured the archives to find some wonderful images of Liverpool at Christmas.
The festive period has a way of making us feel nostalgic, whether we are missing lost loved ones or picturing old Christmas decorations. And, while Christmas remains magical year after year, there is something comforting about look back at old pictures and remembering how it used to be.
We have scoured the archives to find some wonderful images of Liverpool at Christmas, featuring twinkling lights, festive shows and, of course, snow.
From wartime festivities to Liverpool ONE's controversial love heart tree, here are 33 fantastic photographs, showing Christmas celebrations around Merseyside over the years.
Directors and players of the Liverpool football club prepare for their Christmas party in 1963. Photo: Getty Images
6. A look back at Christmas in Liverpool
Nurses and a patients at the Liverpool Stanley Hospital at Christmas, 1937. A nurse next to the enormous Christmas tree is holding up a toy dog, probably to get the childrens’ attention for the photo - a tactic that has often been deployed for festive family photographs over the years! Photo: National Museums Liverpool
7. A look back at Christmas in Liverpool
Christmas lunch for gunners of 289th Battery, 93rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, at New Ferry in 1940. Photo: Mr Taylor, War Office official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
8. A look back at Christmas in Liverpool
Two sailors carrying the Christmas tree and holly for Christmas festivities at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. Photo: Royal Navy official photographer, Tomlin, H W
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.