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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25. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Making a splash are these youngsters from the Ribbleton Hall High School playscheme. Playleaders took the merry band for a dip at Fulwood Leisure Centre as part of their programme of summer fun. Photo: RETRO
26. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Pram pushing pub regulars made a four-mile round trip for the Mayor of Blackpool's sea disaster fund. About 20 pairs from the Sumner's Hotel, Fulwood, Preston, formed a colourful procession over the course. On the way round pub collections raised over £300 and the final tally is expected to be more than £600. One pair were so far behind at one point that they hitched a free bus ride to help them along the way! Photo: RETRO
27. 1980-1984 Fulwood
A crowded swimming pool as children enjoy Fun Swim time at Fulwood Leisure Centre during the summer holidays Photo: RETRO
28. 1980-1984 Fulwood
Preston Guild Hall boss Vin Sumner, PNE commercial manager David Bradshaw and PNE president Tom Finney with the collection of material submitted by four schools at Preston North End for the Dairy Crest Challenge. Pupils from Fulwood's St Cuthbert Mayne RC High School won the competition, which saw them write essays, short poems, produce pictures and then display them all Photo: RETRO