From celebrating the nuptials of Charles and Diana to school performances and sports presentations, this fantastic series of pictures taken by Chad photographers takes a look back at life 40 years ago.
Click through our gallery to see if you can spot any familiar faces . . . or maybe yourself.
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1. Sutton Colliery
Sutton Colliery bowlers pictured in 1981 - recognise any familiar faces? Photo: Chad
4. Sutton Colliery
Competition time in 1981 for Sutton Colliery's Junior First Aid team. Photo: Chad
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