The 1980s was the decade that saw Suffolk battered by a huge snowstorm and Ipswich Town win the European Cup. 

Here is a look back at what happened across the county during the decade. 

Bury Mercury: George Burley smashing open a charity donation bottle in AldeburghGeorge Burley smashing open a charity donation bottle in Aldeburgh (Image: Newsquest)

While George Burley and Ipswich Town were smashing it on the pitch, the defender headed to a pub in Aldeburgh to smash open a charity jar in 1980.

Bury Mercury: Street parties were held in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady DianaStreet parties were held in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana (Image: Newsquest)

Bury Mercury: Snowstorms battered Suffolk in 1987Snowstorms battered Suffolk in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)

Bury Mercury: People walking through a snowstorm in Ipswich as temperatures dropped well-below freezingPeople walking through a snowstorm in Ipswich as temperatures dropped well-below freezing (Image: Newsquest)Bury Mercury: People waiting at the Framlingham gala procession in 1985People waiting at the Framlingham gala procession in 1985 (Image: Newsquest)Bury Mercury: Children waiting patiently for Queen Elizabeth II in 1982Children waiting patiently for Queen Elizabeth II in 1982 (Image: Newsquest)Bury Mercury: Ken Weetch MP meeting Felixstowe beach hut ownersKen Weetch MP meeting Felixstowe beach hut owners (Image: Newsquest)