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:
73. Children getting presents at Christmas: December 1981
Members of Lye Darts League in fancy dress, to hand out Christmas presents to children at Corbett Hospital, Stourbridge, December 1981. (L to R) Matthew Godwin, Alan Walters, Albert Potter, Graham Heathcote and Bob Walker. | Local Library
74. Elvis Fans at Caesar's in Castle Hill: April 1981
'Blue suede shoes are making a comeback at the Corbett Hospital in Stourbridge...' Dudley's official Elvis Presley fan group, the Aloha Club, organised an Elvis Presley disco on Easter Monday at Caesar's in Castle Hill to raise money for the children's ward. The photograph shows Tracey Hickman and David Bills posing with children. April 1981. | Local Library
75. Sharon Offley, of Oldbury, on Tiswas: 1981
Sharon Offley, of Oldbury, on Tiswas in 1981 | Local Library
76. Procession at Oldbury Wells School, Bridgnorth: March 1981
The procession of officials at the AGM of The College of Preceptors held at Oldbury Wells School, Bridgnorth. This picture was taken on March 14, 1981. | Local Library