They were busy, thriving times as these photos from the decade show. And also a time of great change, with many buildings being demolished and lost forever. But some of the places pictured here can still be seen in all their glory today. If you have any pictures of Preston in times gone by we would like to feature them on our website. Email [email protected]
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Anyone remember when the Mounted Constabulary Stables were located in Church Street, Preston? This picture shows the entrance to the stables in 1983. Photograph by Beth Hayes, courtesy of the Preston Historical Society Photo: Beth Hayes
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Our last picture shows a view from the top floor of St George's Centre in Preston city centre. The photo must have been taken early in the morning as this area was usually bustling with hundreds of shoppers. During refurbishment in 1981 the open-air rotunda was covered and the shopping centre reopened in 1982