It was an era which saw the UK go from miners’ strikes and Maggie Thatcher to fast food, sun-soaked holidays abroad, the dawn of widespread computer use, and decidedly quirky fashion choices. And so, take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of life in Chorley back in the mid-1980s.
13. Chorley in the mid-1980s
Pupils at Bishop Rawstorne High school at Croston, near Chorley, proved 'good buddies' to disabled sportsman 14-year-old David Alcock when they raised more than £400 in a sponsored CB radio marathon. Nearly 40 people joined a 12-hour non-stop talk-in on Citizen's Band Radio to help David buy a special high-speed wheelchair Photo: RETRO
14. Chorley in the mid-1980s
These eight table tennis players are hoping to put the North West on the map in a national competition. The pupils of Bishop Rawstorne C of E School, Croston, near Chorley, are through to the last dozen in the country. They are, from left to right, Louise Singleton, Caroline Moss, Jayne Green, Rebecca Davies, Andrew Eden, Terry Hoghton, Richard Singleton and Nicholas Golding Photo: RETRO
15. Chorley in the mid-1980s
This motley crew of youngsters from St Michael's High School in Chorley stepped out in style to raise money for charity. For a 25p donation all the pupils were allowed to dress as they liked as part of their contribution of the school's Gift Day. All money raised went to an appeal to build a chapel in the grounds on Astley Road Photo: RETRO
16. Chorley in the mid-1980s
Open Day at Mayfield School in Chorley, June 1986 Photo: RETRO