27 photographs from the News Letter’s archive (1983)

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.

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.