And, while 1985 may seem like a veritable lifetime ago as we gallop through 2023, it’s always special to take a look back at what was a very influential and important time for countless youngsters in Preston. So here are a few of our favourite shots of numerous Preston schools from back in 1985.
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![The chef's had a taste of victory as they romped home, leaving the waitresses with faces like lemons. In case you hadn't guessed - it was pancake Tuesday and students from Preston's Tuson College celebrated with a traditional pancake race across Winckley Square, waving frying pans and tossing pancakes. Both teams were confident before the race, but the waitresses couldn't keep up with the charging chefs](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkzNjNhMDVhLTU5Y2UtNDM0My1hMTkyLWY1ZTI1N2RkOGFhYTpjNTZjNjc2MC0wMGRjLTQyNmEtOTkyZC01ZjYzZTk0YzRhMDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Preston schools 1985
The chef's had a taste of victory as they romped home, leaving the waitresses with faces like lemons. In case you hadn't guessed - it was pancake Tuesday and students from Preston's Tuson College celebrated with a traditional pancake race across Winckley Square, waving frying pans and tossing pancakes. Both teams were confident before the race, but the waitresses couldn't keep up with the charging chefs Photo: RETRO
![Head of PE at Brownedge St Mary's High in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Geoff Snailham, is organising a trip for himself and nine fifth formers to take a cycling trek to London. The trip is to commemorate 25 years of Catholic schooling at Brownedge](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY4MDdjNTg5LTFhODktNGQzYy1hYmMzLWE1M2MzMDAyOWQzODphNjhkZTlhYy1kOGE0LTQ1YTAtYTYxMC1hMzQwYTUyZWI5ZmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Preston schools 1985
Head of PE at Brownedge St Mary's High in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Geoff Snailham, is organising a trip for himself and nine fifth formers to take a cycling trek to London. The trip is to commemorate 25 years of Catholic schooling at Brownedge Photo: RETRO
![The headmaster of Preston's largest primary school was sent on his way to retirement by a crowd of friendly faces. All 374 children at St Andrew's CofE school gathered in the school hall to say goodbye to Mr John Jelf. And to cpmplete the occasion, three of the head's own children were there too](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNlYTkxYzRhLWQ2YjAtNDY4MS1hNDlkLTkxZGY0NjcyMDBkYzo2MzQxMTQ2MS0wMTIxLTQwYmEtYjkyOS0zZGVkYTIzZmEzN2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Preston schools 1985
The headmaster of Preston's largest primary school was sent on his way to retirement by a crowd of friendly faces. All 374 children at St Andrew's CofE school gathered in the school hall to say goodbye to Mr John Jelf. And to cpmplete the occasion, three of the head's own children were there too Photo: RETRO
![Teacher Miss Margaret Shuttleworth has retired after 32 years in the classroom in the Preston area. Staff and pupils at Middleforth Primary in Penwortham, where she has spent the last 13 years, presented her with a clock radio, a necklace and a watch - so she can keep her eye on her newly found leisure time](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMyODMzODMzLTZlY2YtNGEzMi1hNDQ4LWNhNDI2NDg3ZDE4MTozNDk1N2YzNi1hODEwLTQyYjMtYmU5Zi1jNzI3ZDYzZDE4MmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
12. Preston schools 1985
Teacher Miss Margaret Shuttleworth has retired after 32 years in the classroom in the Preston area. Staff and pupils at Middleforth Primary in Penwortham, where she has spent the last 13 years, presented her with a clock radio, a necklace and a watch - so she can keep her eye on her newly found leisure time Photo: RETRO