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:
65. Katharine Smith visiting Moat House Hotel in West Bromwich: December 1982
Katharine Smith visits a wedding exhibition at the Moat House Hotel, West Bromwich, gathering inspiration for her big day. Here she is pictured trying on a headdress with Janet Follos of a Dudley bridal wear shop in December 1982. | Express & Star
66. West Bromwich Albion players: March 1987
Willie Johnston (right) enjoys a drink of Champagne with, from left, Johnny Giles, Alastair Robertson, John Wile and West Bromwich Albion chairman Bert Millichip. March 1987, celebrating winning promotion. | Local Library
67. Young people at Manor High School in West Bromwich chatting to the Duke of Edinburgh: 1980
Youngsters and award scheme leaders from Manor High School, West Bromwich, chat with the Duke about their next camping expedition in 1980. | Local Library
68. Chief Stoker Dave Tisdale being celebrated after returning from Falklands: 1982
Chief Stoker Dave Tisdale gets a lift from his family and friends who traveled from West Bromwich and Walsall to welcome him home from the Falklands at Portsmouth in 1982. | Local Library