1980s Collection (page 18)

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EHL (BGA No.2696), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 671, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 51 Dart 17R BSL
Slingsby T.51 Dart 17R BSL (msn 1445, BGA 1197, civil reg G-DBSL), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Eiri-Avion PIK-20B 988, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher Ka-6CR D-5509 (msn 6346, BGA No.2103), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS3-17 EEY, (BGA No.2638), at Dunstable for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby Skylark 3 AXL, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s, sans starboard outer wing. Date: circa 1982

SZD-32A Foka 5 235, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes

Eiri-Avion PIK-20B 204, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth - VTC Open Cirrus 911, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 41b Skylark 2 CYH
Slingsby T.41b Skylark 2 CYH (msn 995, BGA No, 1909), at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59D Kestrel 19 DBS
Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19 DBS (msn 1864, BGA 1990), at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel 303 Mosquito b ECH, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 51 Dart 17 477
Slingsby T.51 Dart 17 477, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glaser-Dirks DG-100 50, high performance single-seat sailplane, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher Ka-4 Rhonlerche II Z, at Lasham during a regional gliding competition in the 1980s Date: 1960

Rolladen-Schneider LS3 56, at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher K-6E CEM, (msn 4212, BGA No.1484), at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EKV (msn 4102), at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 59F Kestrel 19 918
Slingsby T.59F Kestrel 19 918 (msn 1790, BGA 1683), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1981

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(pages 2-3)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 2-3 of 6

Overseas students demonstrating over fees, London
Students from Hong Kong, studying at Queen Mary College, demonstrating outside their government's London office, December 1980

Students demonstrating over grant offer
Students demonstrating over a 4% grant offer, in the days when students were awarded grants rather than loans. More than 75

NUS students demonstrating in the snow, London, 29 November 1980. Date: 1980

Child campaigning against nursery cuts, Lewes, Sussex
A child and several mothers campaigning against cuts in nursery education, Lewes, Sussex, 17 June 1980. Date: 1980

Salvation Army serving school meals, Lincolnshire
Salvation Army serving soup and snacks to schoolchildren in Crowland, Lincolnshire, 28 January 1981. The children's school dinners had been discontinued due to government cuts. Date: 1981

People School Schools 1981 1980s 80s Eighties
people, school, schools, 1981, 1980s, 80s, eighties, cuts, cut, woman, women, meals, dinners, catering, cutting, child, children, salvation, army, serving, soup, snacks, schoolchildren, schoolchild

Children campaigning against education cuts, Essex
Children campaigning against education cuts in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, March 1982. Their placards read: No Cuts, and I Need My Teacher. Date: 1982

Children campaigning against education cuts, Ealing
Children campaigning against education cuts outside Ealing Town Hall, West London, January 1980, where an anti-cuts meeting was being held about the possible closure of a local school

Children campaigning against education cuts, Sussex, May 1981. Their placards read: No Art, No Music = No Joy, The Unkindest Cuts, Keep Nursery School, and Save School Swimming. Date: 1981

People Campaigning Campaign Tory Conservative
people, campaigning, campaign, tory, conservative, school, schools, education, placard, placards, poster, posters, kids, 1982, 1980s, 80s, eighties, industrial, unrest, action, dennis, goy, cuts

Members of London Peace Action campaigning against war toys outside a Toy and Hobby Fair at Earls Court, West London, 3 February 1981. Date: 1981

LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
London Symphony Orchestra musicians supporting BBC musicians outside Broadcasting House, London, 27 June 1980. The strike by BBC musicians began when the BBC put forward plans to discontinue five

Dispute Disputes Protest Protesting Industrial
dispute, disputes, protest, protesting, industrial, unrest, members, employment, campaigning, campaign, jobs, 1985, 1980s, 80s, eighties, placard, placards, british, rail, brel, worker, workers

NALGO union members campaigning with placards
NALGO (National and Local Government Officers Association) union members, gas office and fitting staff, campaigning with placards outside the headquarters of the North Thames gas board, 14 July 1981

Members of NUTGW campaigning
Members of NUTGW (National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers), NATSOPA (National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants)

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

Advertisement for Morning Star newspaper
Advertisement for the Morning Star newspaper, 29 November 1982 -- Lively Left, order from your newsagent. Date: 1982

Anti-Tory demonstration with Morning Star banner
Anti-Tory demonstration on a London street with a Morning Star banner and Socialist Worker placards. Date: circa 1980

Young Communist League demonstration, London
Young Communist League members demonstrating outside the American Embassy in London, 28 April 1980. One of them is holding up a copy of the Morning Star newspaper with the headline

Protest, National campaign against rent increases
Adults and children taking part in a protest by the National Campaign against rent increases in Walsall, West Midlands, 29 March 1982. Date: 1982

MPs protesting about housing cuts at the Department of the Environment, 19 February 1981. On the left is Gerald Kaufmann, Labour MP. Each MP carries a placard giving statistics for their area

Communist Party members voting
Communist Party delegates (including Janey Glen from Yorkshire, centre) voting in London against American bases in Britain for Cruise missiles. Date: 1982

Chimp with computer
Becky the chimpanzee (18 months old and raised at Twycross Zoo)sits on a cushion next to a IBM AT-5170 computer, touching the keyboard with her hand. Date: 1987

Robert Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury
Robert Runcie (Robert Alexander Kennedy Runcie, Baron Runcie, 1921-2000), Archbishop of Canterbury 1980-1991. Seen here in front of a poster about the modernisation of a building being threatened

John Thaw, English actor of stage and screen
John Edward Thaw (1942-2002), English actor of stage and screen. Seen here (right) with another actor. Date: circa 1980s

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"Step into a time machine and journey back to the vibrant 1980s, where iconic moments unfolded and legends were made. Sir David Attenborough shares a whimsical moment with a cockatoo, showcasing his boundless love for nature. The enigmatic Bigfoot film from 1967 continues to captivate imaginations, leaving us wondering about the mysteries of our world. A field adorned with JCB Extradig diggers reminds us of the era's technological advancements and innovation. Cricket enthusiasts rejoice as Ian Botham clean bowls Viv Richards in an exhilarating match - proving that sportsmanship knows no bounds. The breathtaking view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall transports us to serene coastal landscapes, while John Martyn's soulful concert in St Ives ignites passion within music lovers' hearts. The resilience and dedication of miners are honored as we witness their unwavering spirit at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall - symbolizing the hardworking ethos of the decade. Carl Sagan, the renowned US astronomer, invites us to explore the wonders of space through his captivating teachings. Speed demons revel in the sleek design of Lamborghini Countach and Audi Sport Quattro S1 - symbols of power and luxury on wheels. In a touching image, a miner stands alongside his faithful canary companion - highlighting their unique bond amidst challenging conditions. Lastly, snooker maestro Alex Higgins mesmerizes audiences with his skillful shots and charismatic personality – forever etching himself into sporting history. " Travel back to this extraordinary era where every frame tells a story worth cherishing – welcome to the unforgettable 1980s.