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The conflict cost 255 British lives, while about 650 Argentines died. Over a few months, the British forces would fight back and regain control of the territory. In April, the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands took place, overpowering 80 Royal Marines and local volunteers. What was life like for you in 1982 - and the eighties? Let us know in the comments section. In March, Arthur Scargill - the president elect of the NUM - paid his first visit to Stoke-on-Trent when he visited a packed Hem Heath colliery social club.

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In February train drivers throughout Staffordshire staged a 24 hour-strike leaving the Coal Board with a massive £7m loss. NUM leader Arthur Scargill address miners during the year-long strike

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The Daily Mirror would cost 14p while four cans of Kestrel lager was £1.39 Butter was priced at 44p, while you could pick up a ten pack of Smith's crisps for just 69p.įor those that could afford a new car or TV during this inflation-busting time then a two-door Ford Cortina would set you back £4,232 while a 22' Siemens colour TV from Dixons was £299.99. In 1982, a pint of milk cost 20p while a pint of beer would set you back 61p. Many people would pop out to shops for a browse, while others had a specific thing in mind they were shopping for.

Shopping in our city centre and the surrounding towns was actually a thing in 1982 (no online shopping then). It seemed there was almost always a spotty teenager on Blue Peter who could complete a Rubik’s Cube in less than 30 seconds, whereas most other kids managed to complete the puzzle simply by taking off the stickers and rearranging them. The Rubik's Cube - which was invented in 1974 but came out in 1980 - was also a popular choice for kids before mobile phones came along. A battery powered 4 x 4 electric toy car whose axles were driven by an electric motor this was a popular choice for kids in the early eighties. In Stoke-on-Trent - just like the rest of the UK - the Stomper truck was the toy to have. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.Rubiks Cubes - for killing time before mobile phones came along Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue.

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