And, while it may seem like just yesterday for many readers, the 80s are getting on for 40 years ago at this point. Why not enjoy a trip down memory lane by checking out our best archive pictures from that beloved era.
ICYMI: 47 amazing old pictures of life in 1970s and 1980s Broughton, faces and places you will recognise
1. This team of gymnasts proved instoppable when they took on a town's best athletes. For the girls from Ashton High School in Preston leapt, rolled and twisted their way to four of the five titles in the town's school's gymnastic competition
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2. Looking Back Andrea Fellows of Penwortham,four,shows her sister Carmen,18 months and friend,Michelle Cox of penwortham,the technique of egg throwing April 1986
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3. Basketball is making great strides in and around Preston and a total of 12 clubs now compete every winter week in the Preston Basketball League. The most successful club is Penwortham - pictured above
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4. The triumphs of All Hallows RC High School in the South Ribble Schools Athletics Championships are turning into a long-running saga. The Penwortham school made it four overall wins in succession when they took the honours in this year's championships. The athletics team are pictured with their trophies
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