We've delved into the archives here at the Isle of Wight County Press, and have picked out some adverts from 1984.

The memories will transport you back to the time when the Fiat Uno was "car of the year" and a Sunday roast in a restaurant would cost you £4.25.

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There were 300 birds to admire at the Tropical Bird Park in St Lawrence, and Hovertravel had a deal for families to go to the mainland back for just £7.50.

A meal at the Heathfield House Hotel in Freshwater would set you back just 60p for a homemade soup starter, £4.75 for a chicken Kiev main, and 85p for a gateau pudding.

Home entertainment was supplied by Radio Rentals, which had bases in Newport and Ryde High Streets.