27 photographs from the News Letter’s archive (1983)
By Darryl Armitage
Published 18th May 2023, 11:00 BST
Updated 18th May 2023, 12:17 BST
The News Letter has a wealth of old photographs dating back to the early 1980s.
Today we have a selection of photographs which date from 1983.
In one of the photographs the Lord Mayor of Belfast Tommy Patton and retiring District Master of No 6 District (Ballymacarrett), Mr Arthur Best, received a presentation in March 1983 from the officers of the County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast in Albertbridge Road Orange Hall. Included are William Duncan, District Master, and the Reverend Martin Smyth.
While ready for their next adventure are an intrepid duo from Bessbrook, Ivan Hewitt and his dog Penny, who had caused mayhem when they disappeared in March 1983. Two-year-old Ian wandered just before tea-time and was finally spotted in a patch of whins after searchers spotted his dog.
The Lord Mayor of Belfast Tommy Patton and retiring District Master of No 6 District (Ballymacarrett), Mr Arthur Best, received presentation in March 1983 from the officers of the County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast in Albertbridge Road Orange Hall. Included are William Duncan, District Master, and the Reverend Martin Smyth. Picture: News Letter archives
Also featured is Robert White, the American tenor, who was launching his own programme of American on UTV with staff member Barbara Mark. White was getting his first look from behind the television camera at Havelock House, Belfast.
See who you can spot in our selection of old photos from 1983.
Pictured in March 1983 is Robert White, the American tenor, who was launching his own programme of American on UTV with staff member Barbara Mark. White was getting his first look from behind the television camera at Havelock House, Belfast, where the series was made. Picture: News Letter archives
Thunder Clottey from Ghana, the number one contender for the Commonwealth Bantam, is pictured in March 1983 getting to grips with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Jim Prior at Stormont Castle. Picture: News Letter archives
Members of the Sidecar-Cross Supporters’ Club arriving outside the Ulster Hall, Belfast, in March 1983 to attend the Northern Ireland Motorcycle Show. They were also taking part in a sponsored sidecar push. Pictured are Margaret Lilley, Karen Stitt, Karen Mercer, Elizabeth Doherty, Christine Harvey and Bernadette Walker. Picture: News Letter archives
Boxer Davy Larmour pictured in March 1983 being presented with an honorary membership plaque of the Shankill Leisure Centre by Councillor Bill Annon, chairman of the Leisure Services Committee of Belfast City Council. Also pictured is Larmour’s trainer Paddy Maguire. Picture: News Letter archives
Housing Executive chairman Charles Brett is pictured handing over the keys to Mrs Patricia Upton for her new house in South Belfast. In the background is local MP, the Reverend Martin Smyth. Picture: News Letter archives
Ready for their next adventure are an intrepid duo from Bessbrook, Ivan Hewitt and his dog Penny, who had caused mayhem when they disappeared in March 1983. Two-year-old Ian wandered just before tea-time and was finally spotted in a patch of whins after searchers spotted his dog. Picture: News Letter archives
The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tommy Patton, who was travelling to the United States of America with the Lord Mayor of Dublin, to promote trade and goodwill, had a sample of American hospitality in March 1983 when he was the guest of honour of the US Travel Trade from Florida’s Pinellas Suncoast. Pictured with the Lord Mayor are Bill Sheeley, director of tourism Pinellas County, Sam Johns and Gilliam Clarke, general manager of Enterprise Travel, Belfast. Picture: News Letter archives
A plaque dedicated to the memory of Mr Johnny Moore was presented by the staff of the NSPCC in March 1983. Mr Moore spent 25 years raising funds in Rosemary Street, Belfast, and other areas, totalling about £20,000. His widow, Mrs Florence Moore, and two sons, Herbert and John are pictured with regional organisers Billy Hunter and Helen McCollum. The plaque was to be placed in the window of NSPCC headquarters in Rosemary Street. Picture: News Letter archives
At the wheel of a “car that talks” in March 1983 is Carmel Murray from Bangor. She is pictured sitting in a MG Maestro in the showrooms of Charles Hurst Motors, Belfast. The car said: “Please fasten you seat belt” and “You have left your lights on”. Picture: News Letter archives
