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Step into the time machine and relive the vibrant spirit of the eighties

Background imageEighties Collection: Waitress Soho strip club

Waitress Soho strip club
A young waitress outside a strip club in Soho, London, before the area was completely changed and most of the clubs closed down Date: 1986

Background imageEighties Collection: Author Sue Townsend - 1

Author Sue Townsend - 1
Sue Townsend, 1946-2014. Writer - author of Adrian Mole books. First published The Times Date: 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Bum cleavage, Norfolk

Bum cleavage, Norfolk
A male painter, stripped to the waist, shows the cleavage of his buttocks as he works on the deck of a boat, First published The Daily Telepgraph Date: 1989

Background imageEighties Collection: Coal mining terraced houses at Tredegar, South Wales

Coal mining terraced houses at Tredegar, South Wales
Rows of terraced, working class houses on a winter hillside in Tredegar, South Wales. First published in The Sunday Times in 1988. 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Aerial view of Battersea Power Station in 1988

Aerial view of Battersea Power Station in 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Sky Diving into London

Sky Diving into London
Cpl. Graham Copestake of the Red Devils parachute team, drops from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter, with a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau strapped in a pouch on his hip 1982

Background imageEighties Collection: Crawler moving Space Shuttle to launch complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, USA, 1980s

Crawler moving Space Shuttle to launch complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, USA, 1980s
Crawler moving Space Shuttle to launch complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA, 1980s. Crawler-transporters, formally known as the Missile Crawler Transporter Facilities

Background imageEighties Collection: Space Shuttle - spacewalk, 1980s. Creator: NASA

Space Shuttle - spacewalk, 1980s. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle - spacewalk, 1980s. EVA - Extra Vehicular Activity - from the Orbiter space shuttle. The Space Shuttle program, (official name, Space Transportation System or STS)

Background imageEighties Collection: Final edition of the Evening News newspaper, 1980

Final edition of the Evening News newspaper, 1980. Front page of the paper, Friday 31 October 1980, headline: Goodbye London: After 99 years, the News reports its last big story

Background imageEighties Collection: Aerial view of Londonand the Thames

Aerial view of Londonand the Thames
View over London with Tower Bridge and the City, 1985

Background imageEighties Collection: Ocean liner the QE2 sails for the Falklands

Ocean liner the QE2 sails for the Falklands
The QE2 steaming down Southampton Water as she departed for the South Atlantic with over 3000 troops aboard during the Falkland Islands conflict 1982

Background imageEighties Collection: The Ferris wheel at Dreamland, Margate, Kent, England, UK. Circa 1980's

The Ferris wheel at Dreamland, Margate, Kent, England, UK. Circa 1980's

Background imageEighties Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London, England, UK. Circa 1980's

Piccadilly Circus, London, England, UK. Circa 1980's

Background imageEighties Collection: AEC Double-decker Routemaster bus on Westminster Bridge passing Big Ben, Houses of Parliament

AEC Double-decker Routemaster bus on Westminster Bridge passing Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London, ENGLAND, UK. Circa 1980's

Background imageEighties Collection: Acceptable

Acceptable
Nour Tohme

Background imageEighties Collection: Audi Quattro Sport of Michele Mouton and Fabrizia Pons, RAC Rally, 1984. Creator: Unknown

Audi Quattro Sport of Michele Mouton and Fabrizia Pons, RAC Rally, 1984. Creator: Unknown
Audi Quattro Sport of Michele Mouton and Fabrizia Pons, RAC Rally, 1984

Background imageEighties Collection: NASA Space Flight Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1983. Creator: Unknown

NASA Space Flight Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1983. Creator: Unknown
NASA Space Flight Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1983. This set of items constitute the NASA Space Flight Medal awarded to Dr. Sally K. Ride after her first space flight aboard STS-7 in 1983

Background imageEighties Collection: Caprice Fox, New York Voices, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Soho, London, 9. 89

Caprice Fox, New York Voices, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Soho, London, 9. 89
Caprice Fox, New York Voices, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Soho, London, 9.89

Background imageEighties Collection: Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. Creator: Unknown

Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. Creator: Unknown
Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. The short-sleeved shift dress is made from a single piece of black rayon-cotton blend satin that is folded in half at

Background imageEighties Collection: The Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn seen here being blessed at the Dungeness RNLI

The Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn seen here being blessed at the Dungeness RNLI Station. 25th September 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Actress Carol Royle seen here at Modern Floral Services, 376 Cheriton Road, Folkestone

Actress Carol Royle seen here at Modern Floral Services, 376 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, prior to filming a scene for the BBC sit-com " Life Without George". 7th December 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: The Littlestone Atlantic 21 class lifeboat, The Lady Dart

The Littlestone Atlantic 21 class lifeboat, The Lady Dart and Long Life II seen here launching. This lifeboat was provided by New Romney and Littlestone Ladies Dart League and Allied Breweries

Background imageEighties Collection: Derek Jarman, English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener

Derek Jarman, English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener, and author seen here close to his Dungeness home, Prospect Cottage. 12th May 1989

Background imageEighties Collection: The Chain Locker Public House, North Shields 27th August 1987

The Chain Locker Public House, North Shields 27th August 1987

Background imageEighties Collection: The Collingwood Arms, public house, North Shields. 21st June 1985

The Collingwood Arms, public house, North Shields. 21st June 1985

Background imageEighties Collection: Michael O Neill seen here with his father Des, shortly after arriving in Newcastle

Michael O Neill seen here with his father Des, shortly after arriving in Newcastle. The 18 year old footballer will sign for Newcastle United following a medical 15th October 1987

Background imageEighties Collection: Picture shows Jeff Lynne, lead singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra

Picture shows Jeff Lynne, lead singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra (also known as ELO) performing at The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Background imageEighties Collection: BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road

BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was derived from motocross racing

Background imageEighties Collection: Screaming Lord Sutch (Left) founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party seen here

Screaming Lord Sutch (Left) founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party seen here in 1983 following the general election count for the Finchley constituency where he stood against Margaret

Background imageEighties Collection: The Limehouse Declaration 25th January 1981 Three of the four senior British

The Limehouse Declaration 25th January 1981 Three of the four senior British Labour politicians : Left to Right, Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams and David Owen, known as the gang of four

Background imageEighties Collection: Dave Hemingway, Stan Cullimore and Norman Cook of the Housemartins filming a video at

Dave Hemingway, Stan Cullimore and Norman Cook of the Housemartins filming a video at Park Farm, Walkington. 20th August 1987

Background imageEighties Collection: Drummer Dave Hemingway during filming of a Housemartins video at Park Farm, Walkington

Drummer Dave Hemingway during filming of a Housemartins video at Park Farm, Walkington. 20th July 1987

Background imageEighties Collection: Manager Paul Thompson in the groups office with Housemartin images behind him

Manager Paul Thompson in the groups office with Housemartin images behind him. 9th September 1987

Background imageEighties Collection: Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair, feeding the pigeons in Glasgows George Square. 29th November 1982

Background imageEighties Collection: Actor Robert Mitchum seen here during filming at the Madingley US war cemetery near

Actor Robert Mitchum seen here during filming at the Madingley US war cemetery near Cambridge, for the US miniseries Winds of War. October 1983

Background imageEighties Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher and pupils of Chevening School at the opening of the new extension to the school, Circa July 1981

Background imageEighties Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob Tenton going over the plans for Denesfield Court. A development of 16 sheltered living flats. Circa July 1981

Background imageEighties Collection: Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at

Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at Butterley. 15th September 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Eddie Appleyard with Bonny & Prince at the West Hallam Ploughing match. 15th October 1989

Eddie Appleyard with Bonny & Prince at the West Hallam Ploughing match. 15th October 1989

Background imageEighties Collection: Two horses ploughing seen side by side at the annual ploughing match at West Hallam

Two horses ploughing seen side by side at the annual ploughing match at West Hallam - District ploughing, hedgecutting competition, Weston Hall, Weston-on-Trent. 15th October 1989

Background imageEighties Collection: Greyhound Stadium Vernon Street, Derby just before the last meeting was held

Greyhound Stadium Vernon Street, Derby just before the last meeting was held. 7th December 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: British Midland New Uniform revealed at East Midland Airport. 15th November 1988

British Midland New Uniform revealed at East Midland Airport. 15th November 1988

Background imageEighties Collection: Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday

Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire The Ashbourne game also known as " hugball" has

Background imageEighties Collection: Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1981

Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1981

Background imageEighties Collection: West Hallam ploughing match - Mr Gerald Taylor of Gotham Nottingham 2nd in the Ploughing

West Hallam ploughing match - Mr Gerald Taylor of Gotham Nottingham 2nd in the Ploughing contest. Ron Temple leads the horses 15th October 1981

Background imageEighties Collection: West Hallam ploughing match the only woman in ploughing competition Ann Sale of Draycolt

West Hallam ploughing match the only woman in ploughing competition Ann Sale of Draycolt in the clay 15th October 1981

Background imageEighties Collection: Donington Rock Festival 15th August 1988

Donington Rock Festival 15th August 1988



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Step into the time machine and relive the vibrant spirit of the eighties. 🌟✨ From heartwarming friendships between a little boy and his elephant, to Sir David Attenborough's enchanting encounter with a cockatoo, this decade was filled with unforgettable moments. Witness the power of innovation as JCB Extradig diggers take center stage in a vast field, showcasing groundbreaking technology. Feel the rhythm and energy of John Martyn's electrifying concert in St Ives, Cornwall, where music transcended boundaries. Explore the depths of Geevor Tin Mine alongside dedicated miners who braved every challenge. Admire the sleek elegance of a Lamborghini Countach roaring down city streets, capturing attention at every turn. But it wasn't just about entertainment; sports icons like John McEnroe brought fiery passion to tennis courts while exclaiming 'You Cannot Be Serious. ' A miner's loyal companion, a canary perched on his shoulder symbolized safety underground amidst adversity. The Audi Sport Quattro S1 raced through treacherous terrains with precision and speed that left spectators breathless. Witness cricket legend Viv Richards in action against England as he showcases his unmatched talent and skill - 'Howzat. ' But even legends fall sometimes; watch Ian Botham clean bowl Richards leaving fans stunned. And let us not forget Volvo 240 GL from Sweden - an epitome of reliability that stood strong throughout this era. They were an incredible mix of joyous moments, technological advancements, sporting triumphs, and timeless classics that continue to captivate our hearts today.