Anyone who lives in Islington knows that the borough isn’t exactly what its reputation suggests.
Here we’ve picked out nine pictures that do not tell the story of this great borough in the 1980s by any means, but do capture of snapshots of unique moments and everyday life.
They may spark memories and if you’ve got your own amazing photos, do share them with us at [email protected].
From working at the checkout, to pop stars dropping in, to sporting success here are nine images of 1980s Islington in north London:
9. Jeremy Corbyn behind bars?
The popular MP for Islington north, Jeremy Corbyn was actually sitting inside a locked cage during an Amnesty International event in Covent Garden on October 3 1987. | Getty Images Photo: Bryn Colton/Getty Images
10. Arsenal
Arsenal players (l-r) Kevin Richardson, Steve Bould, Paul Merson and Alan Smith celebrate in the Anfield dressing room with the League Division One trophy on May 26 1989 after Arsenal had beaten Liverpool 2-0 in the final game of the season to pip them to the title. | Getty Images Photo: Allsport/Getty Images