Funny and moving photos of Greater Manchester mums through the years

Mother’s Day is the day we make the effort to remind our mums how special they are.

For those of us still lucky enough to have their mum around, we find a renewed appreciation for all they have done for us, especially as we get older and perhaps raise our own families.

From taking our first steps and starting school, through to our moody teenage years and beyond, mums are both guides and shoulders to cry on.

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So today is a day to say thanks to all the brilliant, funny and resilient women for seeing us through the toughest times.

To celebrate, the MEN has put together a gallery of Greater Manchester mums through the decades to show our appreciation for the love and dedication they show.

For beautiful, historic images from the past have a look at memorylane.co.uk/ and see what you can discover

Some of the images, most with original captions, highlight how mums continue to raise families through incredibly difficult times, while others show the laughter and fun they bring to our lives.

And if today you are one of the many who misses an incredible mum, we know Mother’s Day can be tough. Hopefully the photos remind you of the years of love and support and the lessons they passed on.

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What are your favourite memories of your mum? Let us know in the comments section below.