We’ve left the 00s behind and have dug deeper into the archives to find these retro images from 1981. Do you recognise anyone? Or remember any of the events pictured here? Let us know. READ MORE: Jump back to 1980. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2010. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures from 2009
. Preston in 1981
Thirteenth century Italy comes to Preston... under the wing of St Francis of Assisi. For a cast of 40 will be acting out the religious drama of the man who gave up his wealth for Christ, in the Church of the Holy Family at Ingol. Some of the cast are pictured Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
The winning Preston and District Primary Schools champion gymnastics team of Roebuck look on as individual champion Susan Aspinall shows her style. Pictured (left to right) are Janette Livesey, Karen Norris, Angela Binning, Susan, Pamela Flood, and Donna Douglas Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
All Hallows Penwortham 2nd year team who won the Under 13 South Ribble Schools Cup. Pictured (back row from left): C Plumb, G Short, C Darbyshire, C Millar, T O'Leary, D Ollerton, M McDonough. Front (from left): S Nutter, S Duxbury, N Kellett, G Goring, M Woodruff, A Baron, A Jones Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
Mini-marvel Steven Collinson captured the hearts of a packed audience at Preston's Moor Park with a series of breathtaking motorcycle stunts. Pictured here: The Mayor of Preston opens the carnival weekend spectacular Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
Action from the It's a Knockout event held on Preston's Moor Park during a carnival spectacular weekend Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
Just a small section of the crowds gathered to watch the many events on offer during the Moor Park spectacular weekend Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
Carry it again Sam... Regulars at a Preston pub went one better than the immortal Humphrey Bogart remark with a muscle-in for charity. Eight strapping lads from the Plungington Hotel in Lytham Road and a team from a Blackpool pub took part in a sponsored walk with a difference. The 16 carried an upright piano on their shoulders - an incredible 15 miles from Blackburn's Moorgate Hotel to Preston - all to raise money for the disabled Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
Carry it again Sam... Regulars at a Preston pub went one better than the immortal Humphrey Bogart remark with a muscle-in for charity. Eight strapping lads from the Plungington Hotel in Lytham Road and a team from a Blackpool pub took part in a sponsored walk with a difference. The 16 carried an upright piano on their shoulders - an incredible 15 miles from Blackburn's Moorgate Hotel to Preston - all to raise money for the disabled Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1981
It's raffle time for these children in fancy dress at Barton Village Hall Photo: Archive
1. Preston in 1981
The winning Preston and District Primary Schools champion gymnastics team of Roebuck look on as individual champion Susan Aspinall shows her style. Pictured (left to right) are Janette Livesey, Karen Norris, Angela Binning, Susan, Pamela Flood, and Donna Douglas Photo: Archive
2. Preston in 1981
All Hallows Penwortham 2nd year team who won the Under 13 South Ribble Schools Cup. Pictured (back row from left): C Plumb, G Short, C Darbyshire, C Millar, T O'Leary, D Ollerton, M McDonough. Front (from left): S Nutter, S Duxbury, N Kellett, G Goring, M Woodruff, A Baron, A Jones Photo: Archive
3. Preston in 1981
Mini-marvel Steven Collinson captured the hearts of a packed audience at Preston's Moor Park with a series of breathtaking motorcycle stunts. Pictured here: The Mayor of Preston opens the carnival weekend spectacular Photo: Archive
4. Preston in 1981
Action from the It's a Knockout event held on Preston's Moor Park during a carnival spectacular weekend Photo: Archive