19 retro pics of Preston clubs in 1984, from Preston Harriers & musical comedy to boxing & school sports teams
By Jack Marshall
Published 10th Jul 2023, 17:00 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2024, 14:21 BST
Clubs play an integral role in our everyday lives.
Being part of a club can be a massively rewarding thing, offering participants a sense of belonging, a chance to keep fit, and a busy social schedule to boot. Here we take a look back at our best pictures of Preston-based clubs and associations from 1984.
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Four regulars of the Duke of Edinburgh pub in Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, are taking a cue to raise money for Oxfam's Ehtiopian famine appeal. They will be undertaking a 48 hour pool marathon. The team (from left): Keith and Gary Canavan, Steve Wood and Ken Calvert with Oxfam district organiser Mary Smith Photo: RETRO
These seven dancers are among a cast of 50 being put through their paces in rehearsal for the Preston Musical Comedy Society production of Oklahoma, which runs for a weekat Preston's Charter Theatre Photo: RETRO
The start of the Preston 10-miler, organised by Preston Harriers at Ashton-on-Ribble High School. The race which, after three years, is developing into one of the most popular local 10-mile races, again attracted a large field of 1,150 runners Photo: RETRO