1981 Collection

Eric Morecambe promoting his book "Mr Lonely"in Birmingham. 31st March 1981
Eric Morecambe promoting his book " Mr Lonely" in Birmingham. 31st March 1981

Cessna 500 Citation I N26498 (msn 500-0398), at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1981

25th London Film Festival - 1981
Poster from the 25th London Film Festival - 1981

Reagan Chesterfield Ad
RONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951

1981 Austin Maxi

Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II taking a picture at the Royal Windsor Horse Trials. 17th May 1981

Triumph TR7 Britain

Joe Louis, 1936
Photographic portrait of Joe Louis (1914-1981), the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1936. Louis was one of the finest ever boxers

Royal wedding 1981 - India Hicks
13 year old India Hicks, maternal grandaughter of Lord Mountbatten, as bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in St Pauls Cathedral on 29 July 1981. Date: 1981

Kirsty MacColl British pop singer August 1981

1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible. Creator: Unknown
1981 Triumph TR8 Convertible

CHICAGO: WRIGLEY FIELD. Wrigley Field baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, 1981

Royal Victoria Dock
The Royal Victoria Dock, (1855 - 1981), at Plaistow Marshes, east London, was well known for its meat trade, especially with South America

Joe Strummer of "The Clash". January 1981
Joe Strummer of " The Clash". January 1981

Alex Higgins v Steve Davis Snooker Match November 81 Alex Higgins and world champion Steve Davis pictured during a break in play during the Northern Ireland professional snooker classic at the Ulster

Peter Ambrose Hearne - RAeS President (1980-1981)
Peter Ambrose Hearne, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1980-1981. Date: 1980

The maiden flight of the first BAe146 G-SSSH from Hatfield
The maiden flight of the first BAe146, G-SSSH, from Hatfield on 3 September 1981. A BAe125 acts as chase plane. Date: 1981

Royal Wedding 1981 - ILN front cover
Front cover of The Illustrated London News celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer at St Pauls Cathedral on 29 July 1981

De Lorean DMC-12

Football - Stoke City - 1981 - The Victoria Ground. General view of the Victoria Ground home of Stoke City
Football - Stoke City - 1981 - The Victoria Ground General view of the Victoria Ground home of Stoke City

Jessie Matthews / Wilding
JESSIE MATTHEWS British singer and dancer of stage and screen

Jim Watt fights Alexis Arguello at Wembley London 1981

CORTAZAR, Julio (1914-1984). Argentinian writer. Portrait of 1981. Photography

NYPDs 41st Precinct Station House at 1086 Simpson Street in the Bronx, New York. 13th February 1981

Wrestlers Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy with fellow British wrestler Martin Ruane, more commonly known as Giant Haystacks. 15th June 1981

Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904
Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC, G-FIRE/NH904, flown by Ray Hanna at Biggin Hill in 1981. James Gilbert photo. Date: 1981

Jeff Lynne, singer, songwriter and front man with The Electric Light Orchestra, pictured enjoying the snow and Christmas at his midlands home

Brazilian football star Pele in London to introduce his Atari Home Video Championship Soccer Cartridge May 1981

Wimbledon 1981. John McEnroe in trouble with the Umpire. July 1981 81-3764-005

Sport: Tennis. John McEnroe gets an tied up in his Centre Court Wining Wimbledon Semi Final v Dick Frawley. July 1981 81-03764-33a-001

United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II 63-7478 (msn 471) of the 4453 CCTW, at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida

Street scene in New York, Gucci store. 13th February 1981

Lotus Esprit S3 Britain

Pontiac Trans-Am W-87 Bandit

Audi Quattro Germany

Royal wedding 1981
Aerial view showing Lady Diana Spencer, on the arm of her father, Earl Spencer, enters St Pauls Cathedral on wedding day to Prince Charles on 29 July 1981. Behind her follow her five bridesmaids

The Eurythmics perform at The General Wolfe, Foleshill, Coventry, Midlands. December 1981. Eurythmics were a British pop duo consisting of members singer Annie Lennox and guitarist Dave Stewart

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, meets the well wishers at St Davids Cathedral, St Davids in the County of Pembrokeshire, Wales

David Bishop, with the ball for Pontypool RFC v Australia. Copyright Western Mail and Echo Ltd. Dated 4th November 1981. *David Bishop, the scrum-half who came back after suffering a broken neck

DIY mechanic fixing car, Eccles, Manchester
A DIY mechanic fixing a car in front of his Eccles house. He doesn t appear to have any shoes on, only socks! Date: circa 1981

Mini Pickup 1981

Lesley-Anne Down on the set of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Pinewood Studios. 16th October 1981

Barry Manilow in concert at the Bay Front Arena, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. November 1981

Kirsty MacColl - singer. Pictured at home in 1981. Kirsty Anna MacColl (10 October 1959 - 18 December 2000) was a British singer and songwriter

Cargo ship Telamon run aground at Lanzarote
Cargo ship Telamon run aground in Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, 31 October 1981. 1981

Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904 at Biggin Hill
Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC, G-FIRE/NH904, at Biggin Hill in 1981. James Gilbert photo. Date: 1981

1981 De Lorean

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"Reflecting on the Vibrant Tapestry of 1981: A Year of Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Memories" As the curtains rose at the 25th London Film Festival in 1981, cinephiles eagerly awaited a cinematic feast that would captivate their hearts and minds. Meanwhile, across screens worldwide, a certain Reagan Chesterfield ad sparked conversations and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city streets, the sleek silhouette of a 1981 Austin Maxi effortlessly weaved through traffic, embodying both style and practicality. And while cars roamed the roads, love took center stage as Prince Charles exchanged vows with Lady Diana Spencer in a fairytale wedding that captured imaginations around the globe. Sports enthusiasts were treated to exhilarating moments like Joe Louis' legendary triumph in 1936 or witnessing Alex Higgins go head-to-head against Steve Davis in an electrifying snooker match come November '81. Innovation soared as De Lorean DMC-12's gull-wing doors opened up new possibilities for automotive design. Similarly, unknown creators crafted timeless beauty with their creation of a stunning Triumph TR8 Convertible in 1981. The world watched with bated breath as India Hicks graced royal nuptials in her own unique way during another unforgettable wedding moment. Simultaneously, aviation history was made when G-SSSH took its maiden flight from Hatfield - marking an exciting chapter for BAe146 aircrafts. Across continents, Wrigley Field stood tall as Chicagoans cheered passionately within its hallowed grounds - etching memories into baseball lore throughout that memorable year. And amidst it all, Royal Victoria Dock served as a bustling hub where dreams set sail towards uncharted horizons. As time carried us forward from this remarkable year filled with cultural milestones and technological breakthroughs alike, let us cherish these fragments of our shared history, forever woven into the fabric of 1981.