There was always a strong sense of community spirit in the area in the 80s. The staff at the large assortment of shops found along the road were always welcoming, cheerful and happy for a chat. Let these images bring back memories of the shops and houses found in the Plungington Road area of the 1980s. READ MORE: Strand Road demolition of the BAE factory. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston’s nicest buildings. MORE MEMORIES: Preston’s ugliest buildings – as suggested by readers
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9. Plungington, Preston
More newly-built homes in the Plungington area of Preston, pictured here in 1984 Photo: Archive
10. Plungington, Preston
These homes are part of the £1.3m development at Plungington, Preston - new-built in 1984 Photo: Archive
11. Plungington
As well as knocking down scores of terraced houses in the Plungington, the urban renewal programme of the early 80s saw some homes transformed and brought up to decent living standards - like these in Ellen Street Photo: Archive
12. Plungington, Preston
Newly renovated houses on Ellen Street, Preston, pictured here in 1982. They were brought up to decent living standards as part of an urban renewal programme in the early 80s Photo: Archive