The destination? Bamber Bridge over the decades, including scenes from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, from churches, scouts, and horticultural shows to football, petrol stations, and table tennis. Take a look at our gallery of the best pics from eras gone by.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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17. Bamber Bridge in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
It's a knockout! Preston's newest boxing club got a thumping good civic welcome when the Mayor of Preston Gerry Walmsley pulled on a pair of gloves at the launch of Preston Red Rose Amateur Boxing Club. Red Rose, formed after the closure of Bamber Bridge ABC, opened its new gym upstairs at Lou's Long Bar in the town centre Photo: RETRO
18. Bamber Bridge in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Up and away... and a big sigh of relief from youth club officials as more than 100 gaily coloured baloons took off from Bamber Bridge Methodist Church. The club with the furthest-travelling baloon wins a cash prize Photo: RETRO
19. Bamber Bridge in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Some of the players in the Preston Table Tennis Association's finals night. Left to right, front: Paul Rainford, Steven Turner, Jon Hardiker, Ian Smith, Marita Morris, Linda Crook. Back: Les Dagger, Geoff Moss, Alan Whittle, Dave Evans, Tony Rigby Photo: RETRO
20. Bamber Bridge in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
This group of friends decided that age would not hold them back and gathered to enjoy the Preston Holiday Week spirit in their own back garden. Here organiser Frank, 80, serves tea to his assembled guests. Though the excitement may have proved too much for one! Photo: RETRO