Today’s destination: Fulwood in the early ‘80s. It was a time of change, of music, and of outrageous fashion, but it was also a tough time for many. Take a look at some of our best archive photos of life in Fulwood during those exciting times.
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. 1980-1984 Fulwood
A crowded swimming pool as children enjoy Fun Swim time at Fulwood Leisure Centre during the summer holidays Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Fulwood St Clare's RC primary school is the safest in Preston - and that's official. Pupils already hold the Inter-School Road Safety Quiz Shield. But now they've gone one better by winning the Jack Heatley Cup for cycling proficiency. The cup was collected on behalf of successful classmates by Jacqueline Lynch, 10, and Jonathan De Larosa, now a 12-year-old pupil at St Thomas More School. Jack Heatley presented the cup Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Martin Sumber celebrated his 21st birthday in style with an impressive victory in the Preston and Fulwood amateur boxing show at a packed Preston Stadium. Light middleweight Sumner got to grips with Steve Judge of Hyndburn and emerged a worthy winner. Martin is pictured above with the rest of the Preston and Fulwood team Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Andrew Newton presents a cheque for £200 to Preston Kidney Research Association chairman Ernest Goring before a football match at St Anthony's Sports Ground, Fulwood. A further cheque was presented for the Pope's visit later in the day by the lads from Fulwood Leisure Centre Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Following previous Hawaiin and French 'nights out' the members of Preston Widows Association donned the tartan for a night out with a Scottish flavour at the Derby School social centre in Preston. Picture shows accordionist Geoff Stuart having a fling with the ladies (left to right) Stella Guest, Yvonne Howarth, Georgette Hodgett, Dolly Boucher, Peggy Gillibrand, Brenda Lucas and Joan Fearns Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Jumping for joy - that's Fulwood County Primary School. The boys, who compete in the Fulwood and District Seven-a-Side Soccer League, finished joint second with St Peter's CP School, and then went on to beat St Peter's in the final of the Football Rally KO competition. The boys rounders team, competing in the inter-schools competition, won their section. And not to be outdone, the girls proved victorious in their section of the inter-schools skittle ball rally Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
It was a hello-goodbye day for children at a Preston junior school. Youngsters from the Harris School are preparing to say a fond farewell to the Garstang Road buildings. The children and their parents got a chance to look round their new school - two miles up the road at Ingol Lightfoot Primary School. The school was originally built to house children in the surrounding area but when it was discovered there were not enough pupils living nearby it was agreed to transfer the Harris School to the Lightfoot site Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Fulwood Methodist Cub Scouts swimming team, winners of the Laura Berry Memorial Trophy, at Preston and District Cubs splash night. Pictured with the trophy are: Glyn Budden, Douglas Johnson, Stephen Bartlett, Paul Bartlett, Matthew Bell, Alex Greenwood and Roger Whittall Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Steve Bamber, captain of Ingol squash team, receives the Division Two trophy from sponsor Mr George Bamber, during the presentation of the Preston and District Squash Association, held at St Anthony's Club, Fulwood Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Students from Newman College's Third World Group put on their walking boots for a sponsored walk taking them from the Black Bull Inn in Fulwood to Chipping Village Hall Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Pictured here are Fulwood Conservative Bowling Club members are they celebrate their Veterans Presidents Day. Photo: RETRO
. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Supersonic Syd Little tries his hand at darts after opening the annual Fulwood Blind Fayre, held at Preston's Derby School. He also joined in with the fun and games before signing autographs for the eager youngsters Photo: RETRO
1. 1980-1984 Fulwood
A crowded swimming pool as children enjoy Fun Swim time at Fulwood Leisure Centre during the summer holidays Photo: RETRO
2. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Fulwood St Clare's RC primary school is the safest in Preston - and that's official. Pupils already hold the Inter-School Road Safety Quiz Shield. But now they've gone one better by winning the Jack Heatley Cup for cycling proficiency. The cup was collected on behalf of successful classmates by Jacqueline Lynch, 10, and Jonathan De Larosa, now a 12-year-old pupil at St Thomas More School. Jack Heatley presented the cup Photo: RETRO
3. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Martin Sumber celebrated his 21st birthday in style with an impressive victory in the Preston and Fulwood amateur boxing show at a packed Preston Stadium. Light middleweight Sumner got to grips with Steve Judge of Hyndburn and emerged a worthy winner. Martin is pictured above with the rest of the Preston and Fulwood team Photo: RETRO
4. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Andrew Newton presents a cheque for £200 to Preston Kidney Research Association chairman Ernest Goring before a football match at St Anthony's Sports Ground, Fulwood. A further cheque was presented for the Pope's visit later in the day by the lads from Fulwood Leisure Centre Photo: RETRO