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:
29. Portrait of Emma Sproson being presented: July 1983
A portrait of Emma Sproson presented to Wolverhampton council, from left, Linda Sproson, David Sproson, Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Chris Laws and leisure committee chairman Councillor George Howells in July 1983 | Local Library
30. The Roly Polys at The Grand: 1983
The Roly Polys arrive at The Grand in 1983 to appear in Cinderella with Les Dawson. Standing, extreme right, is Wolverhampton-born Sue Cadman with 'Mighty' Mo Moreland seated front | Local Library
31. Skiing enthusiast Linda McLaughlin going to work in snow: 1983
Skiing enthusiast Linda McLaughlin, from Cannock, was delighted by the snow when she arrived for work in Wolverhampton on a snowy January morning in 1983 | Local Library
32. Wolverhampton Law Society: 1984
John Lishman receiving his chain of office as new president of Wolverhampton Law Society in 1984 from outgoing president Kenneth Williams, with secretary Michael Kilvert, left, looking on. | Local Library