For many people, the early 1980s will be a time when they were coming of age properly, exploring the world, and finding their feet as adults. It was an exciting era as well, so take a look at some of our very best archive pictures from Preston in 1983 and 1984 to reminisce about what life looked like back in those days...
These pictures will have you thinking ‘I miss those days’, so see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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9. 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
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10. Pram pushing pub regulars made a four-mile round trip for the Mayor of Blackpool's sea disaster fund. About 20 pairs from the Sumner's Hotel, Fulwood, Preston, formed a colourful procession over the course. On the way round pub collections raised over £300 and the final tally is expected to be more than £600. One pair were so far behind at one point that they hitched a free bus ride to help them along the way!
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11. Marathon darters have set their sights on a new target... to help a hospital's newborn babies. Pub regulars at the New Fleece Inn, Meadow Street, Preston, are holding a 12-hour dart session. They hope to score one million and one and chalk up more than £700 for Sharoe Green Hospital maternity unit
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12. The cream of the cat world came to Blackpool and boosted the tourist trade. Feline friends were out in force for the 17th championship show organised by Preston and Blackpool Cat Club. Pictured: Sharon Swarbrick, 15, of Galloway Road, Fleetwood, with one of her family cats, a pewter, named Chris, who was entered in the show
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