Sunbathers at Colwyn Bay and an open top bus tour- 35 fascinating photos of 1980s North Wales
These photographs will transport you back in time
Brilliant images unearthed from our archive and beyond capture 1980s North Wales at work, school and play.
From historic moments to everyday life on the street, these are the pictures that capture a decade.
The majority are from our archives and show people, landmarks and events between 1980 and 1989.
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From Rhyl to Anglesey, Caernarfon, Wrexham and more - these images are a real trip back in time.
Here are 35 fascinating photos of North Wales in the 1980s.
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Archaeologists from Bangor-based Gwynedd Archaeological Trust excavate a site in Conwy, believed to have been the site of Llewelyn the Great's palace, in May 1984, before the Twr Llewelyn elderly people's flats were built on the site
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Bangor City's line-up at the 1984 FA Trophy Wembley final
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RAF parachute team ready to jump out during the Llandudno Fun Day in July 1983
(Image: North Wales Weekly News)3 of 35![Maes Caernarfon under a blanket of snow. January 1985]()
Maes Caernarfon under a blanket of snow. January 1985
4 of 35![The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by singer Petula Clark examines an egg-dipping control device made by Daniel Rodenhurst (second left), 13, of The Maelor School, Wrexham, winner of the junior section of the Young Electronic Designer Awards held in London. May 1985]()
The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by singer Petula Clark examines an egg-dipping control device made by Daniel Rodenhurst (second left), 13, of The Maelor School, Wrexham, winner of the junior section of the Young Electronic Designer Awards held in London. May 1985
(Image: PA)5 of 35![The Queen Mother in Llandudno in 1982 at the Mostyn Art Gallery. Saffron Wynne-Williams, aged 11, meets her]()
The Queen Mother in Llandudno in 1982 at the Mostyn Art Gallery. Saffron Wynne-Williams, aged 11, meets her
(Image: North Wales Live)6 of 35![A busy market in Caernarfon, in June 1985]()
A busy market in Caernarfon, in June 1985
7 of 35![Colwyn Bay's Memorial Clock, Colwyn Bay. Circa 1980]()
Colwyn Bay's Memorial Clock, Colwyn Bay. Circa 1980
(Image: Mirrorpix)8 of 35![Princess Diana and Prince Charles visiting Colwyn Bay in July 1985. Also pictured, Leisure Centre manager John Williams]()
Princess Diana and Prince Charles visiting Colwyn Bay in July 1985. Also pictured, Leisure Centre manager John Williams
(Image: North Wales Live)9 of 35![Colwyn Bay. April 21, 1988]()
Colwyn Bay. April 21, 1988
(Image: Mirrorpix)10 of 35![River Cadnant overflows. December 1986]()
River Cadnant overflows. December 1986
(Image: Daily Post Wales)11 of 35![Queen Elizabeth II visits Colwyn Bay, North Wales. The Queen meets the regimental mascot of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers aptly named "Billy". March 16, 1984]()
Queen Elizabeth II visits Colwyn Bay, North Wales. The Queen meets the regimental mascot of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers aptly named "Billy". March 16, 1984
12 of 35![British dart player Eric Bristow, the newly crowned world champion, in action at a pub in Llandudno, North Wales, shortly after the championships in February, 1980]()
British dart player Eric Bristow, the newly crowned world champion, in action at a pub in Llandudno, North Wales, shortly after the championships in February, 1980
(Image: Mirrorpix)13 of 35![Hazel Wilson from Colwyn Bay who taught herself how to read Tarot cards. February 1981]()
Hazel Wilson from Colwyn Bay who taught herself how to read Tarot cards. February 1981
(Image: Daily Post Wales)14 of 35![Bangor City celebrate with an open top bus tour of the city after winning the NPL President's Cup against South Liverpool in 1988/89]()
Bangor City celebrate with an open top bus tour of the city after winning the NPL President's Cup against South Liverpool in 1988/89
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