10 memorable Telford photos from 1984 that show the life and times of the town 40 years ago

Our photographers were there to capture the action, so let's take a look at what life was like in Telford in 1984.

Here are 10 photos that show you what was happening in Telford during 40 years ago.

Telford Ice Rink opening

Royalty visited Telford in October 1984 as Princess Anne opened Telford Ice Rink.

In the year where Torvill and Dean danced their way to an Olympic gold medal at the winter games in Sarajevo, the ice rink opened its doors to the public.

The complex is home to ice hockey team the Telford Tigers and has also hosted two world title boxing fights for Telford's Richie Woodhall.

Olympic medal for Telford athlete

A Telford athlete enjoyed a brilliant summer at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games.

Pictured centre, javelin thrower Dave Ottley, earned a silver medal at the Olympic games.

Dave - born in Essex - was a member of Telford/Thurrock Harriers athletics club and represented England at the 1978, 1982, and 1986 Commonwealth Games. The 1986 Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh, Scotland was also a successful year for the athlete who won a gold medal in the javelin event.

In the picture is Dave with two other Telford athletes who won Olympic medals.

The caption said: "Bronze winners at this year's (1988) Olympic Games, archer Lee Watson (left) and boxer Richie Woodhall, met for the first time last night though they live within two miles of each other.

"They attended a civic reception for the five Olympic competitors from the Wrekin area at Malinslee House and are joined by 1984 silver medalist, javelin thrower Dave Ottley (centre)."

George Best plays in charity match

To some, George Best is one of the greatest, if not, the greatest footballer of all time, and in 1984 the star played in a charity match at Admirals Park - home of Shifnal Town FC.

On Sunday, October 14, Best - pictured back, second from the left, played in the match that was in aid of the Jamie Fellows Appeal. Jamie was a five-year-old brain damaged boy from Hollinswood, Telford.

Best played for the Jamie Fellows All Stars against the Dennis Waterman XI.

Launch of Telford Synchronised Swimming Club

Telford Synchronised Swimming Club was launched in 1984 by Mrs Lyn Hurdley, whose family were involved in the running of the club since it began.

Her daughter, Suzi, was eight at the time, and went on to train with the Great Britain squad.

FA Cup success as striker is mobbed by fans

Telford United FC striker, Dave Mather, was mobbed by delighted supporters after his second-half penalty secured an FA Cup first round replay with Lincoln City.

Telford went on to beat Lincoln 2-1 at home on November 20 and progress into the FA Cup second round where they smashed Preston North End 4-1.

The 'magic of the cup' was with Telford as they reached the fifth round of the competition, eventually beaten 3-0 by Everton after seeing off Bradford City and Darlington in the third and fourth rounds.

Office buildings built

This picture was taken on December 8, 1983 showing an office block being built next to Darby House at Telford centre. Construction was completed in August 1984.

The new building was four storeys high and faced with mirror glass, providing 37,000 sq ft of space with two lifts.

The building cost £1.4million.

Star features in Sherlock Holmes

Star of the screen, Norman Jones, from Donnington appeared in The Crooked Man in 1984.

The Crooked Man was episode five of the premiere series of Granada series: Sherlock Holmes (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes).

The TV programme aired on ITV on May 22.

Pictured is Norman playing Henry Wood.

The actor died at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, on April 23, 2013.