It was the year of the Royal Wedding, anti-nuclear demonstations, the people’s march for jobs and the first bendibus hit the streets.
How much can you remember from 1981 check out these retro pictures and see what brings back memories.
1. Fargate's gnomes
Gnomes fishing in the Goodwin fountain at the top of Fargate as part of the Rag celebrations Oct 28, 1981 Photo: Stuart Hastings
2. Mayor's parade
The Mayor's parade at Peel St, Barnsley, July 11, 1981 Photo: Stuart Hastings
3. Derailed tanker
AM Monica Crash - Derailed tanker wagons at Hadfield, April 1981. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Training hard
Sheffield United training at Graves Park in 1981 Photo: Chris Holt