Enjoy this look back on 1986 – the year when The Communards has the biggest hit single with ‘Don't Leave Me This Way’ and Top Gun was the biggest movie.
It was also the year England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina, aided by Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal.
5. Wooler badminton
Wooler residents who took part in a badminton marathon in April 1986. Photo: staff
6. Lindisfarne Sports Centre
Lindisfarne Sports Centre was officially opened in Alnwick in May 1986 and seen here are one of the groups that put on a display. Photo: staff
7. Glendale Middle School
The Burning Bush was the title of a play staged by Glendale Middle School pupils in May 1986. Photo: staff
8. Craster Feast
A tug of war was one of the attractions at the Craster Feast in May 1986. Photo: staff
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