Take a look through our images to see how the town has changed in 50 years – and to see if you can spot any familiar faces.
From charity events to school plays and sporting events, wind back the clock by half-a-century to the era of flares, platforms and the Spacehopper.
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7. Orchard Primary School
Orchard Primary School pupils busy at work in the classroom. Photo: Chad
8. Ashfield School
Ashfield School's Under 13s football team - do you recognise any of the players? Photo: Chad
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