It was in 1985 that Nick Kamen sauntered into that laundrette, in those Ray-bans and Levi's to the sweet sound of Marvin Gaye, and melted millions of hearts (as well as sold shelf-loads of jeans). Watching the advert back today, it's as if the past 36 years were a mere spin cycle in one of those industrial machines. Stills from Nick Kamen Levi's advert from 1985 Here are some photos of events in York in 1985 that you might remember too - but perhaps not as well as that Nick Kamen advert... 1. Rockers The Clash surprised onlookers and delighted fans by busking in King's Square! You can read more about that day here.