These photographs, there are 31 in total are from May 1981, so they are 43 years old.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
In the weeks and months, we hope to bring regular Retro pictures for readers to enjoy.
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Can you help identify who is in this old photograph? Photo: Farming Life archives

18. It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens. Margaret Tolerton from Lisburn on Rossdale clears the jump. They were taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Prize event. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens. Margaret Tolerton from Lisburn on Rossdale clears the jump. They were taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Prize event. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

19. It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens. Eddie Macken on Carroll’s Onward Bound is pictured taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Prize event. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens. Eddie Macken on Carroll’s Onward Bound is pictured taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Prize event. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

20. It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens.Eleven-year-old Marcus Swail from Crossgar with Hawnog, who won the 128 cm speed and open pony. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
It was showjumping day in Belfast at the start of May 1981 yesterday with the top riders competing in the Lord Mayor’s spectacular at the Botanic Gardens.Eleven-year-old Marcus Swail from Crossgar with Hawnog, who won the 128 cm speed and open pony. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage


