But there are some things you found in almost every household during the 1980s that have all but completely disappeared from our lives today.
New technology and changing lifestyles have put paid to these once-ubiquitous items.
From the kitchen to the bedroom, these are the objects no household was without during the 80s.
How many do you remember, and are there any of these which you still own? Let us know in the comments section.
7. Floppy discs
As personal computers grew more common in homes during the 80s, the floppy disc became ubiquitous. That was before the days of DVDs, USB sticks and cloud storage, of course. | Getty Images Photo: Susan Wood
8. Bedside alarm clock
Nobody really wanted one of these, but you needed one if you wanted to ensure you made it to school or work on time. If it took the lure of a fresh brew to get you up, maybe you even invested in a Teasmade. Nowadays most people just set an alarm on their phones. Luckily, for those of us who are not morning people, the snooze button has not gone away. | Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sleeping-pill-and-digital-clock-on-bedside-table-6943420/ Photo: Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sleeping-pill-and-digital-clock-on-bedside-table-6943420/
9. A magazine rack
The humble magazine rack helped keep homes across the UK tidy during the 80s. But its days appear to be numbered now that we consume most of our media online. | Getty Images Photo: Housewife