And so, while it can be incredible to think that the mid-1980s are now some 40 years in the past, it’s always nice to take a trip down memory lane to explore what Fulwood life looked like back then. And so, without further ado, check out some of our best archive pictures from those great days.
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25. Making a splash are these youngsters from the Ribbleton Hall High School playscheme. Playleaders took the merry band for a dip at Fulwood Leisure Centre as part of their programme of summer fun.
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26. Some of the competitors who reached the final stages of Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's annual open junior tournament. From left: Claire Hatersley, Lorraine Tarney, Michelle Noden and Susan Outhwaite. Unfortunately the boys weren't named. Do you recognise anyone?
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27. Supersonic Syd Little tries his hand at darts after opening the annual Fulwood Blind Fayre, held at Preston's Derby School. He also joined in with the fun and games before signing autographs for the eager youngsters
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