27 old school retro pics of late 1980s Preston, from Sam Allardyce to Bryan Robson

From Sam Alladyce and fancy dress, to Bryan Robson and local schools, our retro collection of late 1980s Preston pictures is a treasure trove of old school images.

So take a trip back in time and explore what the city used to look like some 35 years in the past.

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5. Superstar rodent Roland Rat met some of his avid 'rat fans' when he toured the aisles of Morrisons supermarket at Riversway in Preston. The TV celebrity visited the new store to promote a new food named after him - Roland Rat Spaghetti Shapes

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6. Twins Carla (left) and Kirstie Ellithorn (right) eating candy floss with their sister Cheryl (centre) at Preston's Spring Fair on the Flag Market

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7. Miss Evening Post helps launch the new Preston Zippy buses at Preston bus station. But who is the gentleman with her?

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8. Tulketh High School, Preston, enjoyed plenty of success at the Lancashire Schools Table Tennis Championships held at Clayton Green Sports Centre. The under 13s and under 16s girls teams managed to qualify for the Northern Area Final next January. The participating pupils are pictured above

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27 old school retro pictures of late 1980s Preston, including Sam Allardyce, North End, and Bryan Robson

From Sam Alladyce and fancy dress, to Bryan Robson and local schools, our retro collection of late 1980s Preston pictures is a treasure trove of old school images.

5. Superstar rodent Roland Rat met some of his avid 'rat fans' when he toured the aisles of Morrisons supermarket at Riversway in Preston. The TV celebrity visited the new store to promote a new food named after him - Roland Rat Spaghetti Shapes

6. Twins Carla (left) and Kirstie Ellithorn (right) eating candy floss with their sister Cheryl (centre) at Preston's Spring Fair on the Flag Market

7. Miss Evening Post helps launch the new Preston Zippy buses at Preston bus station. But who is the gentleman with her?

8. Tulketh High School, Preston, enjoyed plenty of success at the Lancashire Schools Table Tennis Championships held at Clayton Green Sports Centre. The under 13s and under 16s girls teams managed to qualify for the Northern Area Final next January. The participating pupils are pictured above

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