Days Gone By: Are you pictured in our gallery from Gainsborough gala day in 1984?

Some of the guests at Gainsborough Gala Day in 1984. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

It was a wet and dreary day when Gainsborough Sports Centre when it hosted its gala day in 1984.

Some youngsters take shelter from the rain at the Gainsborough gala day in 1984. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

But that didn’t matter - it was going to take more than a spot (or more) of rain to dampen the spirits. We are British, the show must go on!

Shopping stalls were among the attractions at the event. Can you name this shopper? Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

One young lad left very happy after he bagged himself a EACA EG2000 Colour Genie computer on one of the stalls.

This young man looks pleased with his EG2000 Colour Genie computer at the Gainsborough gala day. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution of Suffolk also attended the event, at which a crowd of supporters proudly displayed the flag to help raise awareness of the charity.

Rain didn't stop the laughter. Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

Did you attend the Gala Day at Gainsborough Sports Centre over 30 years ago, or can you spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures taken in 1984?

A group guards something from the elements - but do you know what it is beneath the cover? Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

To reveal the names of someone in the photographs, or to share your memories of the day with us, email our picture desk.