IT was 1980, a time of big hair and questionable fashion. John Lennon was shot dead in New York, the SAS stormed the Iranian Embassy building and Vauxhall launched the Astra.

It was also a year for the Leader's Miss Lovely Legs contest.

Here we look at the first gallery of three from the Leader archives, featuring some of the contestants vying for the title in Wrexham.

See more: Crowns and smiles - carnival royalty across Wrexham and Flintshire

If you know of or are any of these confident and beautiful hopefuls, we would love to hear from you.

What happened next for those who took part? Did they continue a life of glamour?

You can get in touch by emailing claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

Or if you have photos to share from days gone by - maybe you were a beauty queen - you can submit them here.

And if you want to check out more photos and articles featuring people and places from the past, visit the Leader's Local Bygones section online, or join the 'Local Bygones' Facebook group.