It was quite the time to be alive, and so why not take a trip down memory lane by exploring our picture collection of archive images from Preston in 1985 and 1986. They’ll have you saying ‘I loved those days’ in no time.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bot more nostalgia or a few other trips down memory lane? Be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro picture collections...
13. The Mayoress of Preston, Mrs Betty Atkinson, offers shelter to her husband who showed how adept he was at knocking in tent pegs, watched by interested guides as the Lancashire West Girl Guides held their first ever international camp at Guy's Farm, Forton, near Lancaster
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14. Retro Veterans Bowling Winners at Deepdale Labour Club,Preston December 1986
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16. In front of parents, the children of Samlesbury C of E primary school, near Preston, put on an evening called "Dance for Christmas", supervised by Lancashire's physical educaiton adviser, Mrs Barbara Lipscombe, who is pictured above with some of the children
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