Eighties Collection

Best of friends - little boy with elephant

John Martyn in concert, St Ives, Cornwall
John Martyn (1948-2009), singer, songwriter and guitarist, in concert at the St Ives September Festival, Cornwall. Date: 1980

1980 Fiat X1-9. Creator: Unknown
1980 Fiat X1-9

Ashleworth Tithe Barn, Ashleworth, Gloucestershire, England. The barn was built about 1500 by the canons of St Augustine s, Bristol. After the Dissolution, the barn passed into secular use

Sir David Attenborough with a cockatoo, 1980

Howzat! Viv Richards is clean bowled by Ian Botham
West Indies Tour of Great Britain 1980 - England v West Indies at Old Trafford - Viv Richards is clean bowled by Ian Botham

Display of JCB Extradig diggers in a field
Display of bright yellow JCB Extradig Sitemaster diggers in a field, with a Turbo 4x4 underneath. Date: circa 1980s

Audi Sport Quattro S2

Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986

Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart of 10cc
Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart of the rock band 10cc, before an open air rock concert at Penwith, Cornwall. Date: 1983

Lamborghini Countach

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (studio), 1987, Grey, metallic
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (studio) 1987 Grey metallic

Reliant Robin Only Fools Horses Del Boy

Honda VFR750R RC30

Children pony trekking, Horner, Somerset
Children pony trekking at Horner, Exmoor, Somerset. Date: circa 1980s

Audi Sport Quattro S1

You Cannot Be Serious! John McEnroe 1981
You Cannot Be Serious! John McEnroe at Wimbledon 1981

Roger Millward - Hull KR celebrate their victory over Hull FC in the 1980 Wembley Rugby League Cup Final

VW Volkswagen Classic Beetle (Special Edition) 1984 Yellow

Honda VFR750R RC30

Viv Richards in action against England
Viv Richards, West Indian cricketer, in action against England in 1984

Nun on a skateboard, holding her arms out for balance. Date: circa 1970s

Lamborghini Countach 5000QV, 1988, White
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1988 White

Volvo 240 GL Sweden

Wheelwright makinbg wooden wheels, Blists Hill, Ironbridge
A skilled wheelwright works on a wooden cart wheel in his workshop at Blists Hill Working Museum, Ironbridge, Shropshire. First published The Independent newspaper Date: 1989

The City Hotel, Freetown, Sierra Leone
The City Hotel, Sierra Leone, made famous by author Graham Greene. Now demolished. The hotel was first mentioned in Greenes 1936 book Travel Without Maps

Miner and canary
Staffordshire coal miner gently holds the last canary to work down a British coal mine. Canaries were used to detect poisonous and dangerous gas in mines Date: 1986

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

Two bridges over the River Tamar, Devon and Cornwall
Two bridges over the River Tamar, connecting Plymouth, Devon and Saltash, Cornwall. On the left is the Royal Albert Bridge, a railway bridge designed by Brunel and completed in 1859

John Martyn in concert, St Ives, Cornwall
John Martyn (1948-2009), singer, songwriter and guitarist, in concert at the St Ives September Festival, Cornwall. Date: 1980

Honda CX 500 Turbo

Triumph TR7 Britain

Volkswagen VW Corrado

Hull Rugby League Club 1982. Including David Topliss, (centre with ball)

Helford River, Cornwall
A view from an open window onto the Helford River with sailing boats, Cornwall. Date: 1980s

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr

1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo. Creator: Unknown
1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge, Shropshire
He is pictured with a coracle on his back at the bottom of his garden on the banks of the River Severn. Mr Rogers died aged 88 in 2003. First published The Times Date: 1987

Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood, Cornwall
Three horsemen in demon costume, filming the TV series Robin of Sherwood near St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. Date: 1980s

Couple with red car at Coverack, Cornwall. 1982

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1984 Blue dark

Alfa Romeo Spider 2. 0
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0

Mikhail Kalashnikov, Russian gun designer
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov (born 1919), Russian gun designer, holding the first-ever AK-47 assault rifle, at an official 60th anniversary event, held in 2007 in Moscow, Russia

Volkswagen VW Golf MKI Convertible

Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV

Judi Trott as Maid Marion
The actress Judi Trott (b 1962) as Maid Marion in the popular 1980s television series Robin of Sherwood (1984-86)

Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip arrive at Smith Lawn in horse & carriage
Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip arrive at Smith Lawn, Guards Polo Club, Windsor in horse & carriage June 1984

Jimmy Connors, in action at Wimbledon, 1982

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Step into the time machine and relive the vibrant spirit of the eighties. 🌟✨ From heartwarming friendships between a little boy and his elephant, to Sir David Attenborough's enchanting encounter with a cockatoo, this decade was filled with unforgettable moments. Witness the power of innovation as JCB Extradig diggers take center stage in a vast field, showcasing groundbreaking technology. Feel the rhythm and energy of John Martyn's electrifying concert in St Ives, Cornwall, where music transcended boundaries. Explore the depths of Geevor Tin Mine alongside dedicated miners who braved every challenge. Admire the sleek elegance of a Lamborghini Countach roaring down city streets, capturing attention at every turn. But it wasn't just about entertainment; sports icons like John McEnroe brought fiery passion to tennis courts while exclaiming 'You Cannot Be Serious. ' A miner's loyal companion, a canary perched on his shoulder symbolized safety underground amidst adversity. The Audi Sport Quattro S1 raced through treacherous terrains with precision and speed that left spectators breathless. Witness cricket legend Viv Richards in action against England as he showcases his unmatched talent and skill - 'Howzat. ' But even legends fall sometimes; watch Ian Botham clean bowl Richards leaving fans stunned. And let us not forget Volvo 240 GL from Sweden - an epitome of reliability that stood strong throughout this era. They were an incredible mix of joyous moments, technological advancements, sporting triumphs, and timeless classics that continue to captivate our hearts today.