. Preston in 1983
Gallons of milk, scores of dozens of eggs and tons of butter went into providing youngsters at a Lancashire playscheme with a special birthday treat. No fewer than 18 chefs spent a week preparing this giant 8ft long cake to help children at Leyland celebrate their playscheme's 10th birthday Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
Anyone know this group of lifelike gnomes from Barton Grange, pictured outside Preston's Guild Hall? Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
Actor James Dodding was voted top of the class by his pupils - because he brings out the best in them. Mr Dodding, who was born and bred in Garstang, was one of two tutors on a special eight-day drama course for amateurs, held at Lancashire Education Authority's Alston Hall, near Preston. He is pictured with some of the students on the course Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
Crowds of visitors poured into Preston's Moor Park for one of the country's finest agricultural shows - the two-day Great Northern Show. Pictured here is a pair of competitors in the dog agility competition Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
A large crowd gathers to watch one of the many events being held during one of the country's finest agricultural shows - The Great Northern Show, held on Preston's Moor Park Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
Crowds of visitors poured into Preston's Moor Park for one of the country's finest agricultural shows - the two-day Great Northern Show. Pictured here is a pair of competitors in the dog agility competition Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
Grandad Albert Purdon led his family and friends on a 50-mile pram push... and it was all for a good cause. The family made the marathon march to raise money for the charity they started after Mr Purdon lost his son with heart disease. The family hopes that the Children's Heart Society will provide a support group for parents and raise money along the way. Mr Purdon is pictured here with the Mayor of Preston, Coun Dorothy Chaloner Photo: Archive
. Preston in 1983
A Preston school is becoming a haven of computer whizzkids... and it is all due to the hard work of the pupils. For the students at St Cuthbert Mayne High School, Fulwood, have just won themselves a £1,000 computer to help them with their studies. The keyboard kids took part in a competition held by Preston North End and Dairy Crest, which included preparing a report on the subject of football and performing footballing skills, and a gym display to the crowds at Deepdale Photo: Archive
1. Preston in 1983
Anyone know this group of lifelike gnomes from Barton Grange, pictured outside Preston's Guild Hall? Photo: Archive
2. Preston in 1983
Actor James Dodding was voted top of the class by his pupils - because he brings out the best in them. Mr Dodding, who was born and bred in Garstang, was one of two tutors on a special eight-day drama course for amateurs, held at Lancashire Education Authority's Alston Hall, near Preston. He is pictured with some of the students on the course Photo: Archive
3. Preston in 1983
Crowds of visitors poured into Preston's Moor Park for one of the country's finest agricultural shows - the two-day Great Northern Show. Pictured here is a pair of competitors in the dog agility competition Photo: Archive
4. Preston in 1983
A large crowd gathers to watch one of the many events being held during one of the country's finest agricultural shows - The Great Northern Show, held on Preston's Moor Park Photo: Archive