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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5. 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
7. 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
8. 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