18 retro pictures of 1980 Preston, from old school newsagents, and discos to beauty contests and Star Wars
By Jack Marshall
Published 25th Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2024, 11:08 BST
Apart from being the year in which Pac-Man was released, plenty of other things happened in 1980.
From the eruption or Mt Helena in the US to the murder of John Lennon, it was an inauspicious start to a decade which was to be defined by Margaret Thatcher, yuppies, and the emergence of chunky mobile phones. Take a look at a few of the best pictures from Preston in that era...
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Elephants never forget, so they say. And more than 30 animal lovers have put their best feet forward to prove they haven't forgotten the elephants. The enthusiasts gathered for a sponsored walk around Preston's Moor Park. Preston South MP Mr Stan Thorne was one of the first to arrive. Picture shows Mr Thorne, with dogs Jason and Duffy, among the walkers Photo: RETRO
The sound of brass heralded club day fun at Freckleton, near Preston. Freckleton Prize Band's rousing tunes blew away the storm clouds which threatened to dampen the celebrations early on. The band led the way through the village in the Procession of Witness, followed by members of Freckleton Methodist, Holy Trinity RC and Holy Family churches, and other participants like the 2nd Freckleton Scouts pictured above Photo: RETRO
This bunch of lads are up in the air about a new gift for their club. The sports enthusiasts at 1st Preston St David's Boys' Brigade in Inkerman Street, Preston, received a gift of an agility mat from Preston North Rotary Club Photo: RETRO
By George, these mini Morris Men are proof the days of the cosmpolitan Cloggies are here to stay. The group - George Rennock, 11; Shaun Lawson, 11 and Shaun Birkett, 11 - are all from St Matthew's Junior School in Preston and they gave a display during a historial fair in Preston town centre Photo: RETRO