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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21. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Students from a Preston college put on their walking boots for a marathon hike. About 100 walkers set off on the gruelling walk from Fulwood to Chipping. They were taking part in Newman Collage Third World Group's sponsored walk. The 11 and a half mile trek took them from the Black Bull pub in Fulwood to Chipping village hall Photo: RETRO
22. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Fifty fighting fit cadets played their own version of the army game at Fulwood Barracks when they took part in a competition for a new trophy over two days of tough exercises. They were tested on the full facts of military life. The cadets are pictured here during the drill part of the encounter Photo: RETRO
23. 1980-1984 Fulwood
A popular children's play slide is being moved by council bosses because of a peeping Toms row. Householders say curious youngsters are spying into their bedrooms from a new helter skelter erected on a new part of Mill Lane Park in Fulwood. Angry mothers whose children use the spiral slide say youngsters are not interested in peering through bedroom and dining rooms windows. Some of the mums and children are pictured on the slide above Photo: RETRO
24. 1980-1984 Fulwood
A group of enterprising youngsters from a Preston youth club are planning to set themselves on fire... with their do-it-yourself dance routine. Girls from Fulwood Catholic Youth Club have formed their own dance troupe, and with help from their 20-year-old leader, Paula McDonagh, they are aiming for the top in the disco dancing world.The 19 youngsters, aged between 10 and 14, have been meeting twice a week Photo: RETRO