Join us on a look back at pictures from a time when we went wild for Shrove Tuesday.

It was a decade of big hair, bigger ambitions, and, in and around Southampton, some truly legendary pancake races.

Forget your modern, meticulously planned sporting events; back in the 80s, Pancake Day was a glorious free-for-all, a flour-dusted, batter-splattered spectacle that would make any health and safety officer faint.

These photos capture the sheer, unadulterated joy - and mild panic - of Southampton residents attempting to sprint while flipping a pancake.

We've unearthed some truly magnificent snapshots from the archives, and let me tell you, they paint a vivid picture.

These photos and stories serve as a reminder of a time when community spirit and a good laugh were the order of the day. 

Do you have your own memories or photos of Southampton's 1980s pancake races? Share them with us in the comments below!