Remember smoking inside pubs?
It was a time when George Michael was in his prime, The Smiths formed and each week families would settle down to watch the new show Brookside. Margaret Thatcher was prime minister for the whole decade, and Liverpool was undergoing a period of 'managed decline' under the Tory government.
It first opened its doors in 1982 on the corner of Green Lane and West Derby Road in Tuebrook. The site later became The Venue in the early 90s. Remembered for championing many local bands, the festival also showcased the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, The La's and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Other UK acts that went on to experience massive success that also played the festival include Big Country and The Stone Roses.
The Tower Restaurant opened at the top of St Johns Beacon in 1971 and ran for over 10-years. It reopened in 1980 however this was with a reduced capacity.6. Settle down to watch Bread on TV It's been over 30 years since the cast of Carla Lane's Bread gave viewers a slice of Liverpool life. Set in Liverpool in the mid '80s, the series focuses on the devoutly-Catholic Boswell family and first aired on May 1, 1986.
9. Watch a film at The Forum Lime Street was once home to three ABC cinemas - The Forum, The Futurist and, just before you arrived at Renshaw Street, The Scala. The Forum itself first opened in 1931. 11. Have an undocumented night out The 1980s was a time before mobile phones and social media. Back then, you could live your best life without the worry of being captured on camera and feeling the need to post online the next day.12. Head to Cagneys Cagneys, off London Road, was the place to be seen for New Romantics. The club was run by managers Phil McDonagh, Dave Sumner and John Sumner and was a popular place for clubgoers during the 80s.
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