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.
Also, be sure to check out some of our other recent retro content…
21. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
Teachers recalled the Swinging Sixties, and looked the part, when Broughton High School held its "Civvies Day" to raise money for charity. Civvies Day is an annual event when teachers opt for outlandish fancy dress and pupils pay 10p to wear clothes of their own choice. The charity this year was the Manchester Royal Children's Hospital bone marrow appeal Photo: RETRO
22. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
Pictured at a reunion dinner at the Chequers Hotel, Blackpool, for the Explorer Belt 1980 Expedition are, left to right: Mr Bob Sutton (Coun Commissioner West Lancs Scouts), Mr Brian Price (leader), Mr Bruce McMahon (Camp Sunrise director Vermont USA), Mr Brian Kelsall (deputy leader), Senator Sandy Partridge (president Green Mountain Scout Council, USA), Coun Len Broughton and Mr Stanley Bown (administrative secretary) Photo: RETRO
23. 1970s and 1980s Broughton
Pupils at Broughton High School, near Preston, were seeing red after a mass delivery of Comic Relief noses. The school ordered 900 of them for the staff and pupils there. Headmaster Mr Terry Harris is pictured surrounded by other staff and pupils - all wearing their red noses Photo: RETRO
