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 enjoy a Christmas party at the Lostock Hall pre-school playgroup

9. Preston in 1984

Children enjoy a Christmas party at the Lostock Hall pre-school playgroup Photo: Archive

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After putting on well-known secular productions like HMS Pinafore and The Wizard of Oz in previous years, the pupils of St John Fisher RC High School, Frenchwood, were ready to stage their first religious show, based on the life of St Augustine. Pictured are some of the performers in the musical The Conversion Job, written specifically for the children by two teachers

10. Preston in 1984

After putting on well-known secular productions like HMS Pinafore and The Wizard of Oz in previous years, the pupils of St John Fisher RC High School, Frenchwood, were ready to stage their first religious show, based on the life of St Augustine. Pictured are some of the performers in the musical The Conversion Job, written specifically for the children by two teachers Photo: Archive

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Sat listening to teacher in class at Ingol Pool House Primary School in Preston

11. Preston in 1984

Sat listening to teacher in class at Ingol Pool House Primary School in Preston Photo: Archive

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More than 140 enterprising members of the scouting movement presented their biggest even of the year... the annual South Ribble Gang Show. The members of 18 different cubs and scout-troops all over the district were taking part. Pictured here are just some of the performers

12. Preston in 1984

More than 140 enterprising members of the scouting movement presented their biggest even of the year... the annual South Ribble Gang Show. The members of 18 different cubs and scout-troops all over the district were taking part. Pictured here are just some of the performers Photo: Archive

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