It was the year when Alex Higgins won the World Snooker Championship, Kevin Keegan signed for Newcastle United, Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners was the biggest hit record and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was the smash hit film.
Take a look through the gallery – and leave a comment if you recognise a familiar face or two.
And if you enjoyed them, here are 19 more: https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/flashback-to-1982-with-19-fantastic-pictures-from-northumberland-5614921
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