It was the year Britain went to war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, Italy won football’s World Cup and Princess Diana gave birth to Prince William.
But what was happening locally?
Let’s take a look at some of the images our photographers captured across Ashfield 40 years ago and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
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9. King's Mill Hospital
Staff at Sutton's Kings Mill Hospital protesting about wages Photo: JPIMedia
10. Easter Bonnets
Annesley Miners Welfare Easter Bonnets - spot any familiar faces? Photo: JPIMedia
11. Outram Street
Sutton's Outram Street in 1982 - do you recognise these shops? Photo: JPIMedia
12. Scouts
Presentation time for Ashfield Scouts - spot any familiar faces? Photo: JPIMedia