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.
9. Seahouses May Week
One of the floats that took part in the fancy dress parade to mark the opening of Seahouses May Week in 1986. Photo: staff
10. Wooler First School
Wooler First School pupils were given a guide tour of the Cheviots with Jimmy Givens in June 1986. Photo: staff
11. Alnwick Guides
Alnwick Guides organised a coffee morning in the Northumberland Hall in June 1986. Photo: staff
12. Branton First School
Children from Branton First School wait to see the Queen Mother drive through Powburn in June 1986. Photo: staff
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