So we were delighted to stumble across these great images taken in the early 2000s of players preparing to compete in local leagues and competitions.
See if you can spot anyone you know – or even yourself for that matter as we salute you!
1. Retro darts
Phil 'The Power' Taylor pictured alongside members of The Goodies team at The Good Companion public house on the Eastern Road in 2003. Photo: National World
2. Retro darts
Participants in the Portsmouth Men's Darts League pairs finals at the Meon Valley Pub, Milton, in 2007. Photo: National World
3. Retro darts
The Mermaid ladies' darts team, at the Mermaid Pub, New Road in 2001. Photo: National World
4. Retro darts
Jon Bramble and David Faulkner at Casey's Bar, Landport in 2004. Photo: National World
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