18 photo memories of Edinburgh in 1982, including huge crowds gathering on The Mound to see Pope John Paul II

Huge crowds gathering on The Mound to see Pope John Paul II being driven past in the ‘Popemobile’, bin strikes and destructive gales – this was Edinburgh in 1982.

We’ve had a trawl through the picture archives at the Evening News to bring you 18 memories of the Capital.

Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back in time – and let us know your own recollections in the comments section before you go.

5. Edinburgh gales 1982

Rubbish and litter was blown about Morningside by the wind when gales hit Edinburgh in March 1982. Photo: Bill Newton

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6. MacNiven & Cameron sign 1982

One of the enamelled advertisements on the frontage of Blair Street in Edinburgh promoting MacNiven & Cameron's Pickwick, Owl and Waverley fountain pens. Picture taken in April 1982. Photo: Denis Straughan

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7. Woolworth 1982

The Woolworth department store which used to occupy the site at the corner of West Register Street and Princes Street Edinburgh. Picture taken March 1982 Photo: Ian Brand