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 Mansfield and Ashfield almost 40 years ago.
Can you spot any familiar faces or maybe yourself?
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10. Guides and Brownies
Were you a member of Shirebrook Guides and Brownies in 1982? Photo: Chad
11. Nursing Cadets
Mansfield's Sherwood Welfare Nursing Cadets - can you spot any familiar faces? Photo: Chad
12. Gregory's Quarry
Mansfield's Gregory's Quarry in 1982 - did you work there? Photo: Chad
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