And so, in the spirit of nostalgia, here we take a look back at life in Walton-le-Dale throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Here are our best archive pictures from eras gone by...
5. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
These young Einsteins proved their genuis in a nationwide science scheme. The children from Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston, gave up their dinner time breaks to work in the school's laboratory. And their hard work paid off when they all won bronze awards in a new national young boffins programme being run by the British Association for the Advancement of Science Photo: RETRO
6. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
A foreign food evening held in Walton-le-Dale Photo: RETRO
7. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
President of Walton-le-Dale Tennis Club, Coun Jack Coupe, presents Louise Garratt with the junior finalists trophy during the end of season buffet dance at the Pines Hotel. Pictured (left to right): Mrs J Scott (mixed doubles finalist), Mrs M Storey (semi-finalist, ladies doubles), Louise Garratt, Coun Couple, Neil Mitchell (semi-finalist, junior finals), Andrew Hoggarth (junior finalist) Photo: RETRO
8. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Housewife Jackie Hudson was getting in gear for an extra special Christmas celebration. Mrs Hudson, 34, of York Drive, Great Eccleston, near Preston, is the winner of The Evening Post Win A Car For Christmas competition. She drove off with an £8,000 shiny red Nissan Micra, donated by sponsors Fred Coupe Limited, of Walton-le-Dale Photo: RETRO