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...
17. The official re-launch of the swish Manxman entertainments complex went down with a splash. Repeated attempts by Preston Mayor Coun Mrs Joan Ainscough to smash a bottle of champagne on the ship's hull came to nothing. So in stepped the vessel's general manager Mr Tony Gornall to give the bottle a hefty bash on the launch platform and give the former ferry a sparkling send off
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18. Superstar rodent Roland Rat met some of his avid 'rat fans' when he toured the aisles of Morrisons supermarket at Riversway in Preston. The TV celebrity visited the new store to promote a new food named after him - Roland Rat Spaghetti Shapes
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19. Schoolboy Anthony Foulkes led the way at the culmination of a £1,000 guide dog appeal. Anthony, aged 10, was one of 15 of Dave Ireland's pupils taking part in an organ recital at Lonsdale Club, Preston. Anthony is pictured with fellow pupils and teacher Dave Ireland
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20. Retro People watch on at Chimneys getting demoltioned at St George's Road Mill,Preston June 1986
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