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:
5. Molineux Hotel: 1985
May 1985: Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Council carried out safety repairs to the Molineux Hotel. The photograph shows (left to right) Arthur Nock, Peter Price and William Beardsmore working on the roof beside the clock tower. | Express & Star
6. Children performing at the Mander Centre: June 1985
East Park Infants School's performance of The Changing Scenes of Childhood at the Mander Centre, June 1985. The play was part of a programme of events including performances from Wolverhampton Music School, a Punch and Judy show, a dance workout and performances from St Barthlomew's Church of England Primary School. The photograph shows Andrew Tucker (left), Joanne Pitt and Julian Lewis. | Local Library
8. Vono Beds, Queen Street: 1985
October 1985: A selection of modern-style beds on display at the Vono Beds showroom on Queen Street. A snapshot of 1980s comfort and design. | Express & Star