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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13. 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
14. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Some of the finalists in the singles events on the final day of the Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's Open Junior Tournament. Left to right: Ann Hodgkinson, Vicky James, Susan Liver, Jill Spencer, Stephen Darlington, Austin Brice, Richard Lynch and Richard Higgins. Photo: RETRO
15. 1980-1984 Fulwood
The Mayor of Preston, Nancy Taylor, hits 12-year-old John Hudson, of Leyland, with her famous left hook at the opening of Preston and Fulwood Amateur Boxing Club's new headquarters at the Catherine Beckett Rooms, Deepdale Photo: RETRO
16. 1980-1984 Fulwood
These kids are homing in on the latest craze to hit Preston - roller skating. They are packing into the sports hall at Fulwood Leisure Centre to partake in a range of sports, but roller skating tops the bill. Photo: RETRO