The 1980s was a turbulent time in the history of the UK, from miners’ strikes to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
But it’s fair to say that the decade is also remembered for positive reasons, too.
For many, the ‘80s was a time of brilliant music, classic television shows and simpler living.
5. Birmingham Airport, May 1985.
The new terminal building was located on the opposite side of the site to the existing terminal at Elmdon. It was built using a structural steel frame around a central well, with precast floor and roof units, and was clad in glassfibre reinforced concrete. The three-storey building had a floor area of 16,000 sq metres. It was later known as Terminal 1. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Historic England/Heritage Images via Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. Grove Junior & Infant School
Children from Grove Junior & Infant School in Grove Lane 1980 - 1989 (c.) | Mr Vanley Burke - Creator , Birmingham Central Library
7. The last episode of Pebble Mill at One at the Birmingham studios in 1986
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8. Odeon Cinema
Odeon Cinema, New Street, Birmingham, 1985-1987. A view of the Odeon Cinema at night from the north-west, showing the illuminated tower sign and billboard. The final Paramount Theatre, part of a small chain of luxury theatres, opened in 1937 in New Street. The Paramount Theatre was taken over by Odeon in 1942 and its name was subsequently changed. In 1965 the cinema was renovated. In 1988, after this photograph was taken, the cinema was closed for subdivision into six screens. Additional screens were added in 1991 and 1998. Artist Norman Walley. (Photo by Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images) | Heritage Images via Getty Images