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:
13. Sri Sathya Sai Centre: 1985
Wolverhampton Carnival, June 1985: Two members of the Sri Sathya Sai Centre entertain the crowds on their float. Pictured are sisters Pavan (left) and Anjun Haire. | Express & Star
15. British Telecom Headquarters, Church Street: 1985
A solid silver medallion made for Wolverhampton’s 1,000th birthday, created by Wolverhampton Polytechnic lecturer Ron Dutton, and awarded as a prize in a telephone “Find the Lady” competition organised jointly with Mensa. The photograph shows Ann Mroczko with the medallion outside British Telecom headquarters. | Express & Star
16. Wolverhampton Miners Support Group: February 1985
February 1985: Punk band Comtempt present a £150 cheque on behalf of themselves and four other punk groups following a concert in aid of Cannock Chase miners at Wolverhampton Polytechnic. The photograph shows Bob Fishburn (left) receiving the cheque from (left to right) Martin Shaw, Gary Hunt and Mark Shaw. | Express & Star