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...
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29. Some of the women at Peter Craigs in Preston get themselves in The Price Is Right mode - but what was it for? Anyone know?
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30. Leyland St Ambrose Players put the finishing touches to their latest production, Showboat. From left are David Mee, Joan Eccles, Verna Holden, Don Stephenson and Leo Atkin
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31. Members of the 8th Penwortham St Teresa's Scout troop who won the West Lancs Scouts County Camping Competition. Left to right: Andrew Lawler, Peter Stapley, Andrew Blundell, Paul Sargeant, Gerard Short and Christopher Cherry
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32. Members of the Boys' Brigade from Carey Baptist Church, Preston, justified their position as favourites to carry off the major honours at the Preston, Leyland and district battalion's annual sports at Penwortham Holme. They won the trophies for the best company and junior sections and also came first in the company section's relay race. About 150 boys, aged from eight to 17 took part
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