But fear not - for those looking to reminisce, take a look at our best archive pics of 1980s life in Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Chorley, and Leyland here.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...
21. This team of officers from Chorley police division have entered a mini-marathon, organised by Chorley and Leyland Round Table. If they are first past the post of the six mile fun run they stand to win a barrel of beer
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22. Barmaids Carol Cowburn, 24, and Jacqueline Griffiths, 21, of the Hollywood Bar, East View, Preston, present a cheque for £500 raised among regulars, to Mr Jim Smith of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
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23. The junior maestros at Leyland Music Centre showed off their skills in an end-of-year concert in front of a packed audience at Broadfield School, Haig Avenue, Leyland. Pictured above, the wind section in a final rehearsal for the concert
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24. Pensioner William Miller has a special hobby that children love... he spends hours making wooden toys for them. Nimble-fingered Mr Miller's latest creations, for youngsters at the Royal Preston Hospital, include a see-saw, rocking duck, hobby horse, wheelbarrow and rocking doll's cradle
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