43 old school retro pictures of Preston in 1985, from Las Vegas MGM stars to Gail from Coronation Street
By Jack Marshall
Published 28th Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2024, 11:12 BST
Probably best known for the National Union of Mine Workers ending a 51 week strike, 1985 was nevertheless an eventful year for countless other reasons, too.
Take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of life in Preston back in 1985.
Charity organisers hope they may have reached their £2,000 target to raise funds for Christie's Children's Unit following a "mini marathon" by 50 children. The walk was started by champion foot-slogger Tom Benson on Moor Park in Preston Photo: RETRO
Head of PE at Brownedge St Mary's High in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Geoff Snailham, is organising a trip for himself and nine fifth formers to take a cycling trek to London. The trip is to commemorate 25 years of Catholic schooling at Brownedge Photo: RETRO