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25 outstanding pictures to take you back to Preston in 1980

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 31st Oct 2024, 10:16 GMT

These brilliant photos go back 44 years to 1980

The wrap up one year in Preston from May Day protests to the Queen arriving at Preston station, flats at Avenham Park, streets in the city centre and lots of faces.

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A May Day Protest March arrives at the top of Friagate

5. Preston, 1980

A May Day Protest March arrives at the top of Friagate | National World

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Avenham flats

6. Preston, 1980

Avenham flats | National World

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Warton CC: Tony Jones, Neil Weatherill, John Glaister, Adrian Encastle. Martin Stride, Malcolm Sammons, Phil Hookinson, Kevin Partridge, Jonnie Boyd., Lavrie McKay (Captain), Tony Rucastle, David Rucastle

7. Preston, 1980

Warton CC: Tony Jones, Neil Weatherill, John Glaister, Adrian Encastle. Martin Stride, Malcolm Sammons, Phil Hookinson, Kevin Partridge, Jonnie Boyd., Lavrie McKay (Captain), Tony Rucastle, David Rucastle | National World

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Fulwood Christ Church Pathfinders take part in the church walks held in May

8. Preston, 1980

Fulwood Christ Church Pathfinders take part in the church walks held in May | National World

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