Largs Cubs were all smiles and rightfully so after winning an Ayrshire swimming trophy in 1979.
We take a look back to 45 years ago when James Bond was boldly heading into space in the film Moonraker with the suave Roger Moore in the title role, while Blondie was rocking Top of the Pops with their song Union City Blue.
Ballot boxes were pictured arriving by helicopter in Millport by island photographer Walter Kerr. The Conservatives won the North Ayrshire seat with John Corrie winning with a majority of 4,200, and in so doing, assisting Margaret Thatcher in winning the General Election and the keys to Number 10 Downing Street.
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