Nottingham as it was: 15 cracking photos you’ll only understand if you grew up in Nottingham in the 1980s

For many of us, the 1980s was the last great decade.

The ‘80s was a melting pot of culture as bands such as Wham!, U2 and The Smiths burst onto the scene, coupled with the birth of many iconic television shows that we still enjoy today.

However, the decade also had its low points.

With national issues such as miners’ strikes and the Falklands War making headlines, the ‘80s was also tough for many families.

Someone born in 1989 will be 36 this year, which in itself is a scary thing to think about.

Anyone who has lived in Nottingham since the ‘80s will acknowledge that the city has changed a lot since then.

Buildings have been demolished, roads built and shops closed.

Nottingham was a very different place in the ‘80s, but those who were around then can still clearly picture the city as it was then in their minds.

We’ve sifted through the archives to find 15 photos of Nottingham in the ‘80s that will bring the memories flooding back.

Take a look below: