… to Fulwood in the mid- to late-’80s. A time before the more modern cultural explosions of the ‘90s, the 1980s was nevertheless revolutionary in its own right, so take a look at our best archive pictures of life in Fulwood back in that era.
For those keen on more retro nostalgia…
1. Fulwood 1985-1989
Fat Sam's gang finally caught up with the slickest schoolboy in town, Bugsy Malone. But the "gunning down" of Bugsy was just part of the fun as youngsters at St Thomas More High School, Fulwood, look forward to their fothcoming play Photo: RETRO
2. Fulwood 1985-1989
A couple of youngsters pay a visit to the Lancashire Evening Post,Fulwood to be New reporters for the day. Jan 1986 Photo: RETRO
3. Fulwood 1985-1989
Staff from Morrisons in the Guild Hall Arcade take instruction from a soldier before tackling the army assault course at Fulwood Barracks in aid of the National Children's Home. Photo: RETRO
4. Fulwood 1985-1989
Girls from a Preston dance school are rehearsing hard for a big moment on stage with a professional ballet company. The girls, all members of the Barbara Saunders-Jones Dance School, Fulwood, have been chosen to supplement the Lewis London Ballet Company when it performs Sleeping Beauty at the Charter Theatre. Girls taking part are: Emma Arkwright, Catherine Anticliffe, Lisa McDade, Amy Craig, Jennifer Stirrup, Joanne Taylor, Marie Cuffe, Sarah Green, Helen Carter, Janine Cunnington, Helen Latham, Elizabeth Barber and Nicola Crossley Photo: RETRO