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...
21. John and Gladys Hilton from Ashton Labour Club visited Elms School in Preston to present a cheque for £1,000, raised by members of the club. The money was raised to buy a special classroom partition so that some children can sit in a quiet area whilst others are working
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22. Retro Folks enjoy a funday which is taking place at the Brookfield Arms in Preston. June 1986
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23. All kinds of sponsored fund-raising events, organised by teacher Mrs Jo Sweeney, have culminated in St John Fisher High School in Preston taking possession of a new mini-bus. Pictured is Father Edward Gould receiving the keys to the mini bus from Mr Arthur Dawson, a Harris trustee. A £4,500 Harris Charity donation helped them considerably to reach their goal of £11,000 for the bus
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24. Miss Evening Post celebrates the launching of new Zippy buses with eager children at Preston bus station.
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