The 1980s was a time of oversized mobile phones and even larger shoulder pads.

Domestic politics polarised the country, industrial upheaval shook the workforce and the Cold War loomed large in the national consciousness.

But today we are looking a little closer to home and winding back the clock to visit Wymondham in the 1980s.

Eastern Daily Press: The view over Wymondham market in 1986.The view over Wymondham market in 1986. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Scout evacuee day at Wymondham station in 1989.Scout evacuee day at Wymondham station in 1989. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Wymondham shoppers rejoiced when lorries were banned from the town centre in 1989. Date: September 1989Wymondham shoppers rejoiced when lorries were banned from the town centre in 1989. Date: September 1989 (Image: Archant Library)

Whether you recall gazing at the confectionery aisle in Woolworths or heading to the Regal Cinema with your sweetheart, we hope these old photos from our archive bring back fond memories from days gone by.

Eastern Daily Press: Wymondham market on September 23, 1983.Wymondham market on September 23, 1983. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Customers looking at Christmas confectionery in Woolworths at Wymondham on December 3, 1981.Customers looking at Christmas confectionery in Woolworths at Wymondham on December 3, 1981. (Image: Archant Library)

If you would like to share your stories or pictures of Wymondham through the years, please drop me a line at benjamin.craske@archant.co.uk.

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Eastern Daily Press: Looking across the platforms at Wymondham station in 1989.Looking across the platforms at Wymondham station in 1989. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Members of the Wymondham 18 plus group on October 20, 1982.Members of the Wymondham 18 plus group on October 20, 1982. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Sheep shearing at Wymondham on August 9, 1986.Sheep shearing at Wymondham on August 9, 1986. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Wymondham Society at the Green Dragon pub with Philip Yaxley on December 11, 1987.Wymondham Society at the Green Dragon pub with Philip Yaxley on December 11, 1987. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds enjoy the procession for the Wymondham carnival in 1988.Crowds enjoy the procession for the Wymondham carnival in 1988. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Part of the procession for the Wymondham carnival in 1989Part of the procession for the Wymondham carnival in 1989 (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: The Wymondham carnival queen in 1989 sits on her throne atop a float.The Wymondham carnival queen in 1989 sits on her throne atop a float. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Aerial view of Wymondham, from the bypass (foreground). Date: September 30, 1987.Aerial view of Wymondham, from the bypass (foreground). Date: September 30, 1987. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: A ban on lorries was proposed to free Wymondham's narrow streets from heavy through traffic Dated: February 9, 1982A ban on lorries was proposed to free Wymondham's narrow streets from heavy through traffic Dated: February 9, 1982 (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: View from Wymondham Market Place Dated: March 21, 1988View from Wymondham Market Place Dated: March 21, 1988 (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: A view of Wymondham from Market Cross on September 13, 1985.A view of Wymondham from Market Cross on September 13, 1985. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: The view from Market Street towards Market Place at Wymondham on March 21, 1988.The view from Market Street towards Market Place at Wymondham on March 21, 1988. (Image: Archant Library)