Take a look at these fabulous pictures from our archives …
9. 1986
World, Olympic and European decathlon champion Daley Thompson competing in the high jump representing his club Essex Beagles at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday 5th of July 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
10. 1986
World, Olympic and European decathlon champion Daley Thompson with the javelin representing his club Essex Beagles at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday 5th of July 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
11. 1986
Emma, Deborah and Eva Ward meet some of the boat owners at the Crooke boat rally weekend on Sunday 25th of May 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
12. 1986
Farmland off Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, is excavated as Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit examine traces of a Roman road after a cobbled stretch was found in December 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell