Can you remember what life was like in Newcastle in 1982?
In the UK, it was the year dominated by the Falklands War, with Margaret Thatcher in her fourth year as Prime Minister.
May 1982 saw the official opening of the Kielder Water reservoir in Northumberland- the largest artificial lake in the UK.
Newcastle United finished the 1981/82 season sitting in 9th in Division 2 before finishing 5th after 1982/83. It was the year Kevin Keegan joined the club from Southampton but his arrival did not immediately secure promotion for the Magpies.
That’s what was going on around the city and country, but what are your memories from 42 years ago?
Here we have 13 amazing photos- thanks to Newcastle Libraries- detailing what the city looked like four decades ago.
Do you think much has changed?
And do you think the city was better off then or now?
There are so many shops, restaurants and pubs chronicled in these snaps which are no longer around today- which of them do you wish could make a return to the city?
Take a look and let us know your thoughts.
May 1982 saw the official opening of the Kielder Water reservoir in Northumberland- the largest artificial lake in the UK.
![A view of the construction of the Byker Wall c1982.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/8/27/4090643798_e283262c21_o.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Byker Wall
A view of the construction of the Byker Wall c1982. | NLPhoto: Newcastle Libraries
![A view of Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1982. The photograph has been taken from Grey Street looking towards Grey's Monument.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/8/01/4085620510_3ce950a3f6_o.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=761)
6. Grey Street
A view of Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1982. The photograph has been taken from Grey Street looking towards Grey's Monument. | NLPhoto: Newcastle Libraries
![Lightfoot Centre, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, 6th Oct 1982.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/8/31/15741563386_bbbbf54a73_o.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Lightfoot Centre
Lightfoot Centre, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, 6th Oct 1982. | NLPhoto: Newcastle Libraries
![A fruit stall in 1982.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/8/26/4083380349_9388a6893d_o.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Shields Road
A fruit stall in 1982. | NLPhoto: Newcastle Libraries