Everything in the garden is blooming marvellous for this group of Lancashire school children. The pupils of Oliverson C of E Primary School at Goonsargh, near Preston, have proved it is child's play when it comes to taking a pride in their school. For they have just walked off with a silver trophy after their school was voted the best kept in the county. Pictured: Michael Gudgeon and Anne Fryer hold the trophy and certificate in front of all the children at the schoolplaceholder image
Everything in the garden is blooming marvellous for this group of Lancashire school children. The pupils of Oliverson C of E Primary School at Goonsargh, near Preston, have proved it is child's play when it comes to taking a pride in their school. For they have just walked off with a silver trophy after their school was voted the best kept in the county. Pictured: Michael Gudgeon and Anne Fryer hold the trophy and certificate in front of all the children at the school

28 amazing photos from 1984 that show what life was like in Preston

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 12th Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT

We delve once again into the archives to bring you the best picture memories.

This time it is a look at what life was like for the folk of Preston back in 1984.

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Children from Frenchwood Infants School taking part in the Christmas nativity play

5. Preston in 1984

Children from Frenchwood Infants School taking part in the Christmas nativity play Photo: Archive

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Members of Preston's Gujarat Hindu community had a special Christmas gift for the town civic leader. They presented Mayor Coun Mrs Nancy Taylor with a cheque for £825 for starving people in Ethiopia. The money was raised through voluntary donations from 550 Gujarat families

6. Preston in 1984

Members of Preston's Gujarat Hindu community had a special Christmas gift for the town civic leader. They presented Mayor Coun Mrs Nancy Taylor with a cheque for £825 for starving people in Ethiopia. The money was raised through voluntary donations from 550 Gujarat families Photo: Archive

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A scene from the Longton St Andrew's Players production of Crystal Clear which they presented in Longton Church Hall. From left: Pamela Sumner, Mark Tunstall, Don Lowe, Beryl Clark, Geoff Dyer and Yvonne Newsham

7. Preston in 1984

A scene from the Longton St Andrew's Players production of Crystal Clear which they presented in Longton Church Hall. From left: Pamela Sumner, Mark Tunstall, Don Lowe, Beryl Clark, Geoff Dyer and Yvonne Newsham Photo: Archive

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Children from Ingol Pool House Primary School in Preston

8. Preston in 1984

Children from Ingol Pool House Primary School in Preston Photo: Archive

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