23 old school retro pictures of Chorley in the mid 1980s, including police, theatre, runners, and ping pong
By Jack Marshall
Published 26th Jul 2023, 09:46 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2024, 10:32 BST
The 1980s was actually a revolutionary decade.
It was an era which saw the UK go from miners’ strikes and Maggie Thatcher to fast food, sun-soaked holidays abroad, the dawn of widespread computer use, and decidedly quirky fashion choices. And so, take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of life in Chorley back in the mid-1980s.
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Sarah Pass, Juliet Parker and Ashley Morgan of Parklands High School, Chorley have the gift of the gab - and it's official. For these silver-tongued schoolgirls have won themselves a batch of silverware in a regional public speaking competition and a place in the national final in London Photo: RETRO
The Parent Teacher Association at Southlands High School in Chorley organised a Swap Shop and invited children from all over the area to take their unwanted toys, books and games along and barter with other youngsters for a swap. The event was a huge success Photo: RETRO
This team of officers from Chorley police division have entered a mini-marathon, organised by Chorley and Leyland Round Table. If they are first past the post of the six mile fun run they stand to win a barrel of beer Photo: RETRO