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The Children in Need appeal netted an estimated £5. And in Lancashire the response to the appeal saw Leyland comedian Phil Cool joining in the fund-raising. Along with the Mayor of South Ribble, Coun Jerry Jenkinson, he opened an event in Leyland which included appearances by the Evening Post band and the Leyland Morris MenThe Children in Need appeal netted an estimated £5. And in Lancashire the response to the appeal saw Leyland comedian Phil Cool joining in the fund-raising. Along with the Mayor of South Ribble, Coun Jerry Jenkinson, he opened an event in Leyland which included appearances by the Evening Post band and the Leyland Morris Men
The Children in Need appeal netted an estimated £5. And in Lancashire the response to the appeal saw Leyland comedian Phil Cool joining in the fund-raising. Along with the Mayor of South Ribble, Coun Jerry Jenkinson, he opened an event in Leyland which included appearances by the Evening Post band and the Leyland Morris Men

31 historic retro pictures to take you back to 1980s Leyland, including schools, pet shows, karate, and local theatre

Take a trip down memory lane...
By Jack Marshall
Published 5th Jul 2023, 11:54 GMT
Updated 16th Nov 2023, 11:40 GMT

The destination? Leyland in the 1980s. With historic images of everything from local primary and secondary schools, comedians, and pet shows to karate, theatre, and churches, take a look at our collection of the best pictures from life in Leyland 40 years back...

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It may not have been Crufts, but Leyland Wellfield High School's pet show was a howling success. Everything from dogs and cats to mice and parrots took centre stage in a show organised by fourth formers Anne-Marie Nash and Tracey Ireland, who are pictured above with Ben

29. Leyland in the 1980s

It may not have been Crufts, but Leyland Wellfield High School's pet show was a howling success. Everything from dogs and cats to mice and parrots took centre stage in a show organised by fourth formers Anne-Marie Nash and Tracey Ireland, who are pictured above with Ben Photo: RETRO

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More than 50 children from Warwick Road, Leyland, joined in the fun to celebrate Andrew and Fergie's big day, with games, a disco and plenty of sandwiches, jellies and pop

30. Leyland in the 1980s

More than 50 children from Warwick Road, Leyland, joined in the fun to celebrate Andrew and Fergie's big day, with games, a disco and plenty of sandwiches, jellies and pop Photo: RETRO

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These students from Worden High School in Leyland were providing the entertainment for pensioners at a special party held at the school

31. Leyland in the 1980s

These students from Worden High School in Leyland were providing the entertainment for pensioners at a special party held at the school Photo: RETRO

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