From a small market town to a city, with more housing developments and people flocking to live here, Lisburn has gone from strength to strength.
However, there are many who still look back at the 1980s as the heyday of Lisburn, with a bustling high street, thriving market, and lots to do for all the family.
I took a trip down memory lane, thanks to some photographs from the Lisburn Museum, and looked back at some of the things that made Lisburn special in the 80s.
5. Bygone Lisburn: 'I stepped back in time and visited Lisburn in the 1980's - here's what I saw'
Before it moved location in the town, JC Patterons took up a prime location. Over the years it became a Wimpy fast food outlet and now houses River Island Photo: Lisburn Museum
6. Bygone Lisburn: 'I stepped back in time and visited Lisburn in the 1980's - here's what I saw'
Families and especially children will remember the excitement of visiting Frederick Thomas', particularly in the run up to Christmas when Santa needed to know what was on your wish list Photo: Lisburn Museum
7. Bygone Lisburn: 'I stepped back in time and visited Lisburn in the 1980's - here's what I saw'
Sadly some of Lisburn's favourite stores have been lost to time but going back to the 80s Tweedy Acheson's was one of the most popular shopfronts in Market Square Photo: Lisburn Museum
8. Bygone Lisburn: 'I stepped back in time and visited Lisburn in the 1980's - here's what I saw'
In 1989 Lisburn Borough Council, as it was then, marked a special anniversary by filling the town with flower displays. Photo: Lisburn Museum