From Thatcher and the Miners’ Strike to Live Aid and Wham!, the mid-’80s was certainly an eventful era to say the least, so check out some of our best archive pictures of Preston back in those days.
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17. Preston in the mid-1980s
A wild west night held at the Wellington pub in Preston. Do you recognise anyone in the photo? Let us know. Photo: RETRO
18. Preston in the mid-1980s
The start of the Preston 10-miler, organised by Preston Harriers at Ashton-on-Ribble High School. The race which, after three years, is developing into one of the most popular local 10-mile races, again attracted a large field of 1,150 runners Photo: RETRO
19. Preston in the mid-1980s
This group are gathered on Preston's Flag Market - but why? Let us know. Photo: RETRO
20. Preston in the mid-1980s
Little green Orville, the country's most lovable bird, brushed off his shyness to open a new store in Preston. Complete with nappy and right-hand man Keith Harris, the bashful duck arrived in St George's Shopping Centre for the official opening of a Radio Rentals shop Photo: RETRO