The new manager at W. J. Daniel & Co., in Peascod Street, Windsor rolled up his sleeves and single-handedly set about re-fitting his store in 1985.

Although the merchandise on offer was not old fashioned, the interior layout was, Mike Stanford told the Observer:” There were huge wooden counters-almost like orange boxes- and everything was displayed at the same level.”

“I set about bashing the old stuff to pieces with a hammer and carting it away, then we installed the new display fittings.”

Daniels had never seen itself as a mecca for the younger generation, so the store was going to open its first bespoke floor for teenagers and keep its lingerie department, Mike admitted:” We are famous for our undies!”

Langley carnival went off with a swing 33 years ago and organisers thought they may have raised over £1,000 for local charities.

The Mayor of Slough, Councillor Bill Back, helped to judge the children’s fancy dress and the best float competition, which was won by the St. Francis Playgroup.

Langleywood School put their faith in impersonator Faith Brown to open their Fun Day in 1985, and she discovered that she wasn’t the only mimic at the end-of-term event.

Scores of pupils and staff also donned costumes for the fancy dress competition with Headteacher Bob Griffin dressing up as ‘Captain of the Waves’ and art teacher, Chris Jones dressing as ‘Georgie Porgie’, although it was not reported whether he “kissed Ms. Brown and made her cry”.

Slough firefighters had begun training for a 125-mile canoe race to help raise money for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.

The gruelling race was set to start in Bristol and end on the Thames at Windsor, and the

team of eight were hoping to complete the course in under 24 hours.

If you went down to the woods in Windsor Safari Park in 1985, you were certainly in for a big surprise, as the International Teddy Bear Club staged a giant picnic.

Hundreds of visitors from all over the UK descended on the area to enjoy an open-air lunch and take part in a series of competitions, games and races.

The Black Park Country Show held its third annual show to highlight its wildlife, flora and animals alongside plenty of country crafts and pursuits.

One of the biggest attractions was a demonstration from the Bucks Bee Keepers Association, who showed the hundreds of visitors their skill at handling their bees and hives.

Another crowd pleaser left the visitors buzzing in the main arena, in the shape of model aircraft displays, which included radio controlled miniature helicopters.