It was opened by Princess Diana in 1987 and hundreds of thousands of people have used the facilities over the years. The pictures in this gallery give a snapshot of what the leisure centre looked like when it first opened. READ MORE: Queens Drive Primary School through the years IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston Primary schools in the 90s MORE MEMORIES: Fulwood & Cadley Primary School in pictures
1. West View Leisure Centre in the 80s
The Princess of Wales meets pensioner Annie Tardy outside West View Leisure Centre, Preston when it was officially opened by her in 1987 Photo: Archive
2. West View Leisure Centre in the 80s
Lively sports taking place in the main hall at West View Leisure Centre Photo: Archive
3. West View Leisure Centre in the 80s
The Princess of Wales meets the crowds outside West View Leisure Centre, Preston as she visited to officially open the building in 1987 Photo: Archive
4. West View Leisure Centre in the 80s
Children playing basketball at West View Leisure Centre in the 80s Photo: Kevin McGuinness