So take a trip back in time to those heady days by having a flick through our best archive pics of life in Broughton during that era.
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17. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
Step to it! Old Boy Richard Cuerden showed members of the Saunders Jones Dance School how it's done. Preston-born Richard, who is currently starring in the musical 42nd Street at Manchester Opera House, was invited back to the school where he learnt his first steps. Richard - and his leading lady Jenna Ward - called in at the St John's Church Hall in Broughton, Preston, and led members of four schools through a few moves Photo: RETRO
19. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
A record number of boys and parents attend the annual prize-giving for choristers of Broughton Parish Church. Pictured above is Stuart Stratford, aged eight, Probationer Cup winner, and 13-year-old Stephen Pullman, Chorister of the Year, with the rest of Broughton Parish Church Choir Photo: RETRO
20. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
Proud winners of the Preston and District Cubs First Aid Competition were 1st Broughton A. They beat teams from 12 other packs in the contest at St Mary Magdalene's, Ribbleton. The Broughton A team pictured with the trophy are (left to right): Peter Jones, Simon Lees, Andrew Jamieson and Christopher Dryland. Broughton last won the contest 10 years ago Photo: RETRO