The 80s may have been a tough period for many in the UK, with the miners’ strike, high unemployment, and the Falklands War.
But it was an exciting time to be alive, and it is little wonder many people look back upon the 80s as the best decade in living memory.
This retro picture gallery helps make that case, showcasing our favourite things about the 80s, from fashion and film to music and TV - like a mix tape, only in photo form.
What were your favourite things about the 80s, and how do you think they compared to the 60s, 70s, 90s and noughties?
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13. Pic 'n' Mix at Woolworths
Woolworths was a stalwart of the British high street in the 80s and its pic 'n' mix section was the promised land for any child growing up then | National World Photo: Natinoal World
14. Bangle bracelets, and lots of neon
Bangle bracelets were big in the 80s, and it was a case of the more the merrier, as evidenced by this photo of Madonna in 1984. Neon colours were all the rage back then too. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images
15. Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops was hugely popular during the 80s, with the family gathering round the TV to hear the latest hits every Thursday night. It ran for more than 40 years before being taken off the air in July 2006. Pictured here are Altered Images performing I Could Be Happy, on the live, Christmas Eve edition in 1981. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images
16. Video rental stores
Before streaming, if you fancied a movie night at home that meant a trip to your nearest video rental store. They were places of great wonder during the 80s. | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield