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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Monique Wilson (12), of West Cliff, Preston had trouble on the Army assault court. She got her foot fast in a car tyre and was rescued by L/Cpl Steve Timiney of the Kings Division recruiting team. Looking on are Monique's friends Sandra Carrington, of Whittle-le-Woods and Terry-Marie Scott of Clayton Brook. The Army assault course was part of a fun day held at Hoghton Towers and organised by Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge Photo: RETRO
The sun was shining as hundreds of people converged on The Grove to enjoy the attractions at Longton fete. The big day raised money for Preston Infirmary's kidney unit Photo: RETRO