STRAP yourself in as the Tizer transports you back to 1984.
It was a year of great change as Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson announced that after 13 years, the halfpenny would be demonetised and withdrawn from circulation.
Meanwhile the miners’ strike began and pitted the National Union of Mineworkers against Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government intent on free market reform of the nationalised industries, which included plans for the closure of most of Britain’s remaining coal pits.
Meanwhile the football British Home Championship, which has been contested by the four home nations since 1884, played its last ever match.
Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry and border life? Tag them and let them know.
Golfer Ian Woosnam at a car presentation at Furrows in Oswestry in 1984.
Whittington School needlework class display their work.
Black Park playgroup 1984.
Weston Rhyn Carnival in 1984.
Brogyntyn Rifle awards presentation in 1984.
Marbury Fayre in 1984.
Ellesmere Sports Day in 1984.
An Arddleen Mission Church gathering 1984
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