RETRO: A throwback to the 1980s in Harrogate

This week’s trip down Memory Lane is a throwback to the second half of the 80s.
Harrogate, 24th March 1989

The scene at the Yorkshire Chess Championships at The Royal baths, Harrogate.Harrogate, 24th March 1989

The scene at the Yorkshire Chess Championships at The Royal baths, Harrogate.
Harrogate, 24th March 1989 The scene at the Yorkshire Chess Championships at The Royal baths, Harrogate.

This week’s trip down Memory Lane is a throwback to the second half of the 80s.

The pictures, from the archives of the Harrogate Advertiser and our sister paper The Yorkshire Post, were taken around North Yorkshire between 1985 and 1989.

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There’s a couple of famous faces featured in this week’s pages - including The Queen, Prince Philip and Keith Chegwin. There’s also a couple of retro teams from the world of sport - did you used to play for any of these clubs?

Harrogate.  22nd November 1985 This historic coach was given its first public showing after a 3.5  year restoration prograrmme.Harrogate.  22nd November 1985 This historic coach was given its first public showing after a 3.5  year restoration prograrmme.
Harrogate. 22nd November 1985 This historic coach was given its first public showing after a 3.5 year restoration prograrmme.

Do you recognise yourself in any of this week’s photographs?

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