So, while 1980 may feel like just yesterday for many readers, take a trip down memory lane to explore Preston as it used to be back in the day.
Still fancy a bit more retro? Check out some of your other recent pieces...
17. Courtaulds Red Scar Works, Preston c.1972 One a series of images found dumped in a skip during the demolition of the works in 1980. The factory was built in 1939 to manufacture Rayon. The main product produced was tyrecord. At peak production It employed around 4,000 people. In November 1979 the company announced the closure of the plant with the resulting loss of around 2,600 jobs. The complex was demolished around 1980. Several original buildings survived and have been put to use in a large redeveloped industrial park. Image courtesy of Flickr member chaotic river.
National World
18. Monique Wilson (12), of West Cliff, Preston had trouble on the Army assault court. She got her foot fast in a car tyre and was rescued by L/Cpl Steve Timiney of the Kings Division recruiting team. Looking on are Monique's friends Sandra Carrington, of Whittle-le-Woods and Terry-Marie Scott of Clayton Brook. The Army assault course was part of a fun day held at Hoghton Towers and organised by Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge
National World
19. Children of Kirklands School, Churchtown, near Garstang, raised £53 for Preston's Shepherd Street Mission with a Harvest Festival collection. Picture shows housemother Susan Hatton (centre) with Gavin and Dionne receiving the cheque from Suzanne Hoyle and Andrea Southward, headmistress Kathleen Archer and Karen Hudson
National World
20. Sherlock Holmes would have been proud of these four young detectives who have mounted an anti-vandalism drive in Preston. The crime spotters pictured (from left to right) are Sean Monk, Kevin Baxendale, Christopher Steele and Christopher Dunne, with Sgt Brian Newsham and PC Barry Scott on hand to offer expert advice
National World
5 / 9