It’s a time of learning and laughter, of friendship and exploration, and of drama, long summers, and rebellion. For many, it’s the best time of their lives, so here are a few nostalgic images of what school was like back in 1980s Preston…
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31 old school retro pictures of Preston from 1995 to 1999, from Miss UK & politicians, to North End & clubs
1. '80s Preston Schools
These spring chicks are alive and pecking thanks to the tender loving care of this proud group of youngsters at a Preston school. Class three at Kingsfold Primary School, Penwortham, have spent the past few months keeping a watchful eye on the chicks as they incubated. And a competition to find a name for the first one into the world helped raise money for the school's chosen charity - Action Aid Photo: RETRO
2. '80s Preston Schools
These boys landed a perfect score - a summer holiday with a difference. While their classroom contemporaries looked forward to sea and sand, they went back to school. The group were among 170 children from Preston, Clitheroe and Blackburn who signed up for lessons at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. Pictured: Archery teacher Allan Lovegrove gives Mark Haydock of Whalley some shooting hints Photo: RETRO
3. '80s Preston Schools
A recent Government report stated that too many teenagers leave school without being able to write intelligble messages. The Evening Post put this group of fourth formers at Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston, to the test - they had to write a letter to Miss Marilyn Smith, training officer in the personnel department at Preston Council. Pictured are some of the participants: Julie Caldwell, Louise Plumbley, Michael Potter, Julian Knowles, Jill Rigby, Timothy Worsley, Paul Marshall, Eleanor Thorpe and Ian Roberts Photo: RETRO
4. '80s Preston Schools
Happy youngsters turned out in force to give community spirit on a Preston council estate a boost. Farringdon Park was a scene of an extra special play scheme. The Manchester-based Community Arts Workshop - backed and part-financed by Preston Council - moved into the local community centre. The aim was to encourage local children to make full use of their school holidays and more than 70 children aged from five to 15 did just that Photo: RETRO