27 historic retro images of life in Fulwood in the 1980s, from local schools to Royal Preston Hospital and the barracks
… 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…
5. Fulwood 1985-1989
Safety-conscious youngsters at St Peter's CE Primary School in Fulwood wheeled to success in a Lancashire cycling proficiency test as they picked up the Coun J Heatley trophy for the second time Photo: RETRO
6. Fulwood 1985-1989
Storm damage to a property in Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston Photo: RETRO
7. Fulwood 1985-1989
Young students donned their wellies to go on an unusual school outing - to a building site. And the guided tour of the development proved as popular as the more traditional days out to the zoo. Pictures are pupils of St Clare's Primary School, Fulwood, who visited the POCO homes site as part of a project on buildings Photo: RETRO
8. Fulwood 1985-1989
More than 20 staff from Morrison's in the Guild Hall Arcade look on as soldiers show them how to cross the rope obstacle on the army assault course at Fulwood Barracks. They took part in the gruelling task in order to raise money for the National Children's Home. Photo: RETRO