It’s 38 years since Live Aid at Wembley Stadium and Jennifer Rush’s ‘The Power of Love’ was the UK’s best-selling single.
On the sports front, Boris Becker won Wimbledon at the age of 17 and Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championships after an epic encounter with Steve Davis.
Here are 16 pictures from Northumberland in 1985.
5. Morpeth Action Aid
Morpeth Action Aid's coffee morning in the town hall in 1985. Photo: Northumberland Gazette
6. Ponteland Rotary Club
Ponteland Rotary Club's Christmas toy collection in 1985. Photo: Northumberland Gazette
8. Ponteland Council of Churches
Ponteland Council of Churches carol service in 1985. Photo: Northumberland Gazette
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