1981 Collection (page 10)

Ronald Reagan with Queen Elizabeth II
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) and Queen Elizabeth II (b 1926) out horse riding together. Date: circa 1980s

Anwar Sadat, Egyptian President, on a visit to London
The Egyptian President, Mohammad Anwar el Sadat (1918-1981), on a visit to London. Date: August 1981

Norman Tebbit -- satirical comment
A group of people on a Right to Work demonstration, with a satirical comment on the words of the Conservative politician Norman Tebbit to the unemployed to "Get on yer bike

Margaret Thatcher with President Sadat of Egypt
Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), British Prime Minister, with the Egyptian President, Mohammad Anwar el Sadat (1918-1981). Date: August 1981

Thorneycroft Peter George Edward Baron 1909 1994
thorneycroft, peter, george, edward, baron, 1909, 1994, british, uk, tory, conservative, politician, politics, chancellor, exchequer, 1957, 1958, chairman, party, 1975, 1981, air, hostess, hostesses

Peter Thorneycroft, British Conservative politician
George Edward Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft (1909-1994), British Conservative politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1957 to 1958

Caspar Weinberger, American Republican politician
Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (1917-2006), American Republican politician and vice president. He served as US Secretary of Defense under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987

Linus Pauling, American chemist, peace activist and writer
Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994), American chemist, peace activist, author and educator, winner of two Nobel Prizes, one for Chemistry in 1954 and one for Peace in 1962

Andreas Papandreou, Greek economist and politician
Andreas G Papandreou (1919-1996), Greek economist and prominent socialist politician. Exiled during the Greek military regime, he returned after the fall of the junta in 1974

David Owen, Labour and SDP politician
David Owen (David Anthony Llewellyn Owen, Baron Owen, b 1938), British politician, served as Foreign Secretary (1977-1979) for the Labour government

Len Murray Lionel Baron Epping Forest 1922 2004
len, murray, lionel, baron, epping, forest, 1922, 2004, british, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, trade, union, leader, tuc, trades, congress, display, campaign

Rupert Murdoch, media magnate
Rupert Murdoch (Keith Rupert Murdoch, b 1931), Australian-born American media magnate and the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation. Date: 1981

Two smartly dressed women pile into a London black taxi cab, after a spot of shopping on Oxford Street. Date: 1981

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 61+05
Marineflieger - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 61+05 (msn 10), at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the International Air Tattoo, (Marineflieger - German Naval Aviation) Date: 1981

Dassault Falcon 20ECM 041
Luftforsvaret - Dassault Falcon 20ECM 041 (msn 41), of 335 Skv. at RAF Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 27 June 1981. (Luftforsvaret - Royal Norwegian Air Force), of 335 Skv

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 68-3799
United States Air Force - North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 68-3799 (MSN 321-125), at RAF Mildenhall for the Mildenhall Air Fete on 23 May 1981. Date: 1981

Fokker F27 Troopship C-4
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Fokker F27-300M Troopship C-6 (msn 10154), of 334 Squadron. (Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Royal Netherlands Air Force). Date: 1981

Fokker F27 Troopship C-6
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Fokker F27-300M Troopship C-6 (msn 10157), of 334 Squadron. (Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Royal Netherlands Air Force). Date: 1981

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

English Electric Canberra B. 6 mod. WH953
Royal Aircraft Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.6 (mod.) WH953 (msn SH1678), at RAF Greenham Common on 27 June 1981 for the 1981 International Air Tattoo. Date: 1981

Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter 20441
United States Air Force - Northrop F-5B-50-NO Freedom Fighter 20441 (msn N.8092, 72-0441), of 425th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron - 405th Tactical Training Wing

Cessna 550 Citation II G-JRCT (msn 550-0088), of IDS Aircraft Ltd. at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1981

Canadair CL-600 Challenger HZ-TAG 41 (msn 1018), of TAG Aviation Ltd at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, for the 1981 Paris Air Show, with show aerial 41. Date: 1981

508th PIR, Devils in Baggy Pants, Memorial, Beek
The Memorial was designed by H. J. Guse and was erected on 17 September 1981. It commemorates the liberation of Beek on 17 September 1944 by the 508th who were known as the Red Devils

Terry Butcher and Russell Osman of Ipswich March 1981 holding rugby ball and recall the days when rugby was their school game

QPR manager Terry Venables inspects the newly laid turf at Loftus Road, the home ground of Queens Park Rangers June 1981

Manchester City captain Tommy Booth has a flu jab. April 1981

London Marathon 1981, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 29th March 1981. Joint winners, Dick Beardsley and Inge Simonsen

Jim Davidson eating fry-up bangers and mash in his dressing room between shows - January 1981

Rupert Murdoch (right) is about to be the new owner of The Times and Sunday Times. He reached an agreement with the unions only hours before his deadline for their acceptance ran out

Rupert Murdoch (left) buys The Times newspaper. Pictured at a press conference on the future of The Times, Evans, Murdoch and Mogg with The Times. 22nd January 1981

Rupert Murdoch buys The Times newspaper. Pictured at a press conference on the future of The Times. 22nd January 1981

London Marathon 1981, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 29th March 1981

Aftermath of a fire at 439 New Cross Road, London, which killed 13 young black people. Commander Graham Stockwell, Head of South Londons CID at a press conference at Brockley Police Station

FILE PIC 1981 DAVID MOYES football Celtic player at chute

FA Cup Quarter Final match at Goodison Park. Final score Everton 2 v Manchester City 2. Peter Eastoe puts Everton 1-0 up as he fires past Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Corrigan. 7th March 1981

Ely Fire Brigade proudly show off their old engine, 21st May 1981

A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing trials in Cardigan Bay, off Aberystwyth

Two rural Police constables doing their rounds on bicycle at Newmarket, Cambridgeshire. 2nd February 1981

Scenes during the Victoria fair parade in Cambridge. 18th July 1981

Tireless campaigner Jack Jones. who came to Coventry in 1939 as a transport union official to organise the car industry says the city got off lightly in the 1930s

Prince Rainier III of Monaco leaving Heathrow Airport for Nice. 14th July 1981

Princess Stephanie of Monaco leaving Heathrow Airport for Nice. 14th July 1981

PRINCESS MARGARET LEAVING THE TELEVISION AND RADIO INDUSTRIES CLUB AWARDS CEREMONY - APRIL 1981

Princess Grace of Monaco at London Heathrow Airport. July 1981

PC Nigel Barber speaks with a young boy, during patrol pod the streets of Cambridge, 12th August 1981

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"Reflecting on the Vibrant Tapestry of 1981: A Year of Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Memories" As the curtains rose at the 25th London Film Festival in 1981, cinephiles eagerly awaited a cinematic feast that would captivate their hearts and minds. Meanwhile, across screens worldwide, a certain Reagan Chesterfield ad sparked conversations and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city streets, the sleek silhouette of a 1981 Austin Maxi effortlessly weaved through traffic, embodying both style and practicality. And while cars roamed the roads, love took center stage as Prince Charles exchanged vows with Lady Diana Spencer in a fairytale wedding that captured imaginations around the globe. Sports enthusiasts were treated to exhilarating moments like Joe Louis' legendary triumph in 1936 or witnessing Alex Higgins go head-to-head against Steve Davis in an electrifying snooker match come November '81. Innovation soared as De Lorean DMC-12's gull-wing doors opened up new possibilities for automotive design. Similarly, unknown creators crafted timeless beauty with their creation of a stunning Triumph TR8 Convertible in 1981. The world watched with bated breath as India Hicks graced royal nuptials in her own unique way during another unforgettable wedding moment. Simultaneously, aviation history was made when G-SSSH took its maiden flight from Hatfield - marking an exciting chapter for BAe146 aircrafts. Across continents, Wrigley Field stood tall as Chicagoans cheered passionately within its hallowed grounds - etching memories into baseball lore throughout that memorable year. And amidst it all, Royal Victoria Dock served as a bustling hub where dreams set sail towards uncharted horizons. As time carried us forward from this remarkable year filled with cultural milestones and technological breakthroughs alike, let us cherish these fragments of our shared history, forever woven into the fabric of 1981.