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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10. Denmans Head
Chrysanthemum Show winners from 1981. Was the Denmans Head your local? Photo: Chad
11. Sutton Baths
Sutton Baths on Brook Street - where thousands of residents learned to swim or had birthday parties before its closure. Photo: Chad
12. Sutton Guides
Sutton Guides held a Royal Wedding party to celebrate Charles and Diana's big day in July 1981. Photo: Chad
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