… to the mid-1980s in Penwortham. The ‘80s is in full swing and the ‘90s is looming on the horizon, so take a look at our best archive pictures of life in the era in Penwortham...
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17. Penwortham 1986-1990
1986: Pupils from Kensington School, Penwortham, meet the Mayor of South Ribble during a specially organised visit to the school Photo: Staff
19. Penwortham 1986-1990
The clowning Kirkby family turned a few heads as they raced through the streets pushing a pram. The Kirkby's of Studholme Crescent, Penwortham, were raising money for the children's spinal unit at Royal Preston Hospital, where 16-year-old Spencer Kirkby, has been a patient. Seven members of the family trekked 15 miles in fancy dress through Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham. They were waved off by the Mayor of South Ribble Coun Jerry Jenkinson Photo: RETRO
20. Penwortham 1986-1990
Flipping heck! To cap it all, South Ribble's Club chief, Roger Farrington, wasn't prepared for a top award when he visited the 9th Penwortham St Leonard's Spitfire Cub Pack, who were preparing for Pancake Day. Pictured are Sixers Stuart Hunter, Noel Ackerman, Andrew Smith, Steven Harry and Andrew Crompton, having a laught at Mr Farrington's expense Photo: RETRO