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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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

17. 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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All dressed up for a charity pub crawl around Longridge

18. Preston in 1984

All dressed up for a charity pub crawl around Longridge Photo: Archive

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The sound of Christmas had a calypso beat in Preston when a steel band pounded out the rhythms alongside Jingle Bells. This was Christmas at Parklands High School in Preston. Pictured are Elaine Webb, Mark St Louis, Sharon Ducket, Philip Malcolm, Karina Collier and Mark Whittle

19. Preston in 1984

The sound of Christmas had a calypso beat in Preston when a steel band pounded out the rhythms alongside Jingle Bells. This was Christmas at Parklands High School in Preston. Pictured are Elaine Webb, Mark St Louis, Sharon Ducket, Philip Malcolm, Karina Collier and Mark Whittle Photo: Archive

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Fancy dress for a Halloween party held at Brooks Nightclub in Preston

20. Preston in 1984

Fancy dress for a Halloween party held at Brooks Nightclub in Preston Photo: Archive

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