Flashback to 1985 with these old Morpeth pictures from the Northumberland Gazette archive

Specialist Reporter

Published 20th Jun 2024, 16:48 GMT

We’ve taken another dip into our archives and this time the focus is on Morpeth in 1985.

Here’s a trip down memory lane with 19 pictures from 39 years ago!

On Your Marks - it was a packed field in the King Edward VI school annual fun run in July 1985.

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On Your Marks - it was a packed field in the King Edward VI school annual fun run in July 1985. Photo: staff

Morpeth Cricket Club hosted a Donkey Derby in July 1985.

2. Morpeth 2

Morpeth Cricket Club hosted a Donkey Derby in July 1985. Photo: staff

Morpeth Social Club was the venue for a concert to support LiveAid.

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Morpeth Social Club was the venue for a concert to support LiveAid. Photo: staff

A story time session was held at Morpeth library to help keep youngsters occupied during the school summer holidays.

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A story time session was held at Morpeth library to help keep youngsters occupied during the school summer holidays. Photo: staff