What were the people living on the Fylde Coast up to back in 1981? We’ve dug through the archives to find the best pictures of life in the region. Do you remember any of these events? Or recognise anyone? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures from 1980. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2010. MORE MEMORIES: Photos going back to 2009
5. Fylde Coast in 1981
Members of Winmarleigh Young Farmers' Club who took part in a 30 hour non-stop ploughing marathon attempt to raise £1,000 for a guide dog. In front are trainee guide dog Quince and the club's pet lamb Joe Photo: Archive
6. Fylde Coast in 1981
A 230-year-old candelabra stolen from St Helens Church was bound for Australia when detectives found it. The rare antique was returned to St Helens Church, in Churchtown for the Rev John Finch to identify it Photo: Archive
7. Fylde Coast in 1981
This happy wedding couple gave a loyal toast to the Duke of Edinburgh. For teachers Michael Hoffman and Helen Garner, who married at St Mary and St Michael Church, Garstang, helped to launch the Duke's award scheme at Chorley's Holy Cross School where they met. Pupils from the school formed a special guard of honour Photo: Archive
8. Fylde Coast in 1981
Anyone recognise this pair of ladies with their Shetland ponies at the Garstang Show? Photo: Archive