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The 1980s

Broken Glass Crew from Manchester in Liverpool City Centre in 1983

Broken Glass Crew from Manchester in Liverpool City Centre in 1983. David Thomas, Danny, Ray Royston - From Broken Glass Crew on the Lino. 6th October 1983. (Credit - Liverpool Echo).

Muller, MC, Freakie Friday, Trix and Hower

Eastwood Rockers 1984 - Liverpool. Muller, MC, Freakie Friday, Trix and Hower. 26th July 1984. (Photo by Eddie Barford/Mirrorpix/Getty Images. Credit - Liverpool Echo)

The Stage - Liverpool Handrawn Graffiti Mural by Tracy Mcgregor

The Stage - Liverpool Handrawn Graffiti Mural by Tracy Mcgregor about the Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct in 1984 (Liverpool). (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

A how-to guide about arm-waving drawn by Frank Harris

A how-to guide about arm-waving drawn by Frank Harris. Eastside Rockers (Toxteth - Liverpool) in the Liverpool Echo Newspaper. 26/07/1984

Article about Eastwood Rockers and the Burn Out Challenge

Liverpool - 28th July 1984 - Liverpool Echo The article is about Eastwood Rockers from Toxteth and features Muller, M.C, Freakie Friday, Trix and Hower. It mentions Chill Out Crew from Wirral and Astro Funk from Page Moss being challenged to a battle at Maxwell's Plum.

Body Poppers stage a show article - 5th April 1984

Body Poppers stage a show article - 5th April 1984. Gateacre Comprehensive School in Grange Lane, Liverpool perform a popping fashion show. Andrew Herbert, age 15 from Netherley said that the young people from Toxteth were the first to learn and take up popping. Photo Credit: Liverpool Echo News Liverpool Echo if you find the original photos in your archives we would be very grateful for your support with our heritage project.

Bboys / Breakers /Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct in 1984

Bboys / Breakers /Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct in 1984 (Liverpool). (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Popping at St Johns Precinct, Liverpool in 1984

Popping at St Johns Precinct, Liverpool in 1984. (Photo Credit - Colette Benson)

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool  in 1984

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool in 1984. (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool  in 1984

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool in 1984. (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool  in 1984

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool in 1984. (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool  in 1984

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool in 1984. (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool

Bboys / Breakers / Break Dancers at St Johns Shopping Precinct Liverpool in 1984. (Credit - Tracy Mcgregor)

Lee with his trophy for coming 3rd place at the International Break Dance Competition in Toxteth, Liverpool in 1983/84

Lee with his trophy for coming 3rd place at the International Break Dance Competition in Toxteth, Liverpool in 1983 / 84. Photo Credit - Lee Darku)

Richard Dennis Braithwate, Mark Kershaw and Mark Renshaw

Richard Dennis Braithwate, Mark Kershaw and Mark Renshaw. They often performed in the Philarmonic Hall & the Empire Liverpool with Lee Darku from Black Pearls Crew. (Photo Credit/Story - Lee Darku)

Street force Liverpool Echo article

Street Force prepares for a national Break Dancing competition in London at Covent Garden. Featuring: Dennis Braithwaite 13, Richard Braithwaite 14, Mark Kershaw 12, Mark Brown 15. Photo Credit: Liverpool Echo News

Nye Ankhra and poppers

Nye Ankhra and poppers at St John's Precinct, Liverpool in 1983/4. Photo Credit: Colette Benson

The 2000s

Winter Breaks - Liverpool 2003

Winter Breaks - Liverpool 2003. (Credit - UC Crew)

Floorplay Crew poster

Floorplay Crew - Liverpool. Image saved on 14/03/2003. (Credit & Creator- Ugoagogo)

2009 Tear It Up Championships at Liverpool’s Hub Festival

2009 Tear It Up Championships at Liverpool’s Hub Festival. The event was super busy with crews competing from the UK and Europe, it always attracted huge crowds. Organised by Flowrex and Soul Powered. Photo Credit: Ant Clausen

Winter Breaks Breaking Competition at Liverpool University in 2003

Winter Breaks Breaking Competition at Liverpool University in 2003. Organised by Floorplay Crew. Featuring: DJ Timber, DJ Rasp. GUEST CREWS: Children of the Monkey Basket, Newcastle City Krew, Rock Steady. 2 vs 2 Competition. Entrance was £2 strictly to cover the hire of the venue.

The 2010s

Funkymentals from Liverpool at a fundraising event

30th January 2014 - Funkymentals from Liverpool at a fundraising event for CALM at News Bar in Liverpool. (Photo Credit - Gabrielle Davies Photography)

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase 17/05/2014 at Heebie Jeebies. (Photo Credit - Kel Archibald)

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase 17/05/2014 at Heebie Jeebies. (Photo Credit - Kel Archibald)

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase 17/05/2014 at Heebie Jeebies. (Photo Credit - Kel Archibald)

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase 17/05/2014 at Heebie Jeebies. (Photo Credit - Kel Archibald)

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase

Liverpool BBoys performing at Liverpool’s UK Talent Showcase 17/05/2014 at Heebie Jeebies. (Photo Credit - Kel Archibald)

Liverpool BBoys busking in Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool BBoys busking in Liverpool City Centre April 2014. Adam Tallon (Crouching down). (Photo Credit - Ben Maffin)

BBoy Lee from Funkymentals Crew

BBoy Lee from Funkymentals Crew in Liverpool City Centre in 2014. BBoy Lee. (Photo Credit - Dave Brown Photography)

BBoy Kev from Funkymentals Crew

BBoy Kev from Funkymentals Crew in Liverpool City Centre in 2014. (Photo Credit - Dave Brown Photography)

Funkymentals Crew

Funkymentals Crew performing in Liverpool City Centre 12 May 2012. (Photo Credit - Ronald Elliot)

2010 Tear It Up Championships at Liverpool’s Hub Festival

2010 Tear It Up Championships at Liverpool’s Hub Festival. Organised by Flowrex and Soul Powered. Photo Credit: Ant Clausen

2011 Tear It Up Championships

2011 Tear It Up Championships at Liverpool’s Hub Festival. Organised by Flowrex and Soul Powered. Photo Credit: Ant Clausen