When you think of the 1980s, lots of key moments spring to mind.
Whether that be the Royal Wedding of 1981, which saw a young Princess Diana join the Royal family. Michael Jackson and Madonna dominating global music or the Falklands War which saw British troops deployed in a sovereignty dispute with Argentina.
Without a shadow of a doubt, the 1980s was a transformational time for those living in the Black Country. This was a decade marked by the collapse of heavy industry in our region.
Here is a fascinating glimpse of life in the Black Country in a whooping 80 pictures from our archives.
If you have any pictures from the 1980s - I’d love to personally see and perhaps include for a future round-up.
These photographs are in no particular order.
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Without further ado, let’s turn back the clock and reminisce on some simpler times:
45. Remote control model racing car: 1988
1988 - a remote control model racing car by Brimod Engineering, model car makers in Wolverhampton. | Local Library
46. Students at Ounsdale High School: July 1989
Pupils at Ounsdale High School, Wombourne, and Regis School, Tettenhall, each received books worth up to £50 in July 1989. The books were donated by Sainsbury’s supermarket chain as part of the firm’s links with industry and education. Neil Milton, of Sainsbury’s, Wolverhampton presented the vouchers. Wolverhampton Sainsbury’s deputy manager Neil Milton with pupils Paul Mason, Collis Bailey, Julie Dodd, Helen Sargent, Richard Lee and Julia Scarth. | Local Library
47. John Holt: 1989
John Holt, who runs Coven Heath Nursery, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, is encouraging people to shop in their independent shops for their fresh fruit and veg, as the quality is better and bargains to be had! John pictured for the Express & Star in 1989 with his giant mushroom. | Local Library
48. Wolverhampton Racing Cycling Club: 1988
Percy Stallard, right, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Wolverhampton Racing Cycling Club in 1988 | Local Library