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.
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. Martin Sumber celebrated his 21st birthday in style with an impressive victory in the Preston and Fulwood amateur boxing show at a packed Preston Stadium. Light middleweight Sumner got to grips with Steve Judge of Hyndburn and emerged a worthy winner. Martin is pictured above with the rest of the Preston and Fulwood team
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