It's back to the 1980s in Dover for an event which is part of the BBC Domesday project.

People can look back to the Eighties in Dover with interactive displays and activities in the town centre which could help jog their memories of everyday events a generation ago.

To be held on Monday (26 September), it  is being organised by Dover District Council and the BBC in collaboration with Dover Museum and Dover Discovery Centre, and is part of the BBC Domesday Reloaded project.

In 1986, the BBC launched an ambitious project to record a snapshot of everyday life across the UK for future generations. A million volunteers took part. Now, 25 years later you can explore the archive online, see the pictures, update the information and make your mark on this fascinating record of our collective history.

On the day, visitors to the Market Square will be able to attempt the Rubik’s Cube challenge, get footloose with the Popdance team, solve an 80s who’s who quiz, watch footage on the Big Screen of how Dover used to be, and marvel at 80s memorabilia and vehicles from a collection by the Timewarp local history group.

Dover Library and Museum will also be on hand to invite you to find out all about how the area has changed and to collect people’s memories of the decade.

The event is free of charge, including entrance to Dover Museum’s 1980s exhibition, and runs from 11am to 3pm.

Click for more information on the BBC Domesday Reloaded project

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