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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21. Preston in the mid-1980s
Military hardware, worth the best part of £1m, has rolled into Lancashire on the latest leg of a journey to the front line. The 10 Saxon armoured personnel carriers which arrived at Weeton Camp, near Preston, will be used to train soldiers for their role in a conventional war in Europe. Pictured: Captain Eric Smith (left) welcomes the vehicles at the gate of Weeton Camp Photo: RETRO
22. Preston in the mid-1980s
The chef's had a taste of victory as they romped home, leaving the waitresses with faces like lemons. In case you hadn't guessed - it was pancake Tuesday and students from Preston's Tuson College celebrated with a traditional pancake race across Winckley Square, waving frying pans and tossing pancakes. Both teams were confident before the race, but the waitresses couldn't keep up with the charging chefs Photo: RETRO
23. Preston in the mid-1980s
Parishioners at St Andrew's Church, Longton, near Preston, will see their vicar the Rev Tom Thompson in a whole new light when he joins forces with his "sister" Asphyxia as one of the ugly sisters in their performance of Cinderella. From left: Mr Thompson, Ugly Sister; Shelagh Worsick, Cinderella; and the other Ugly Sister Harry Hunter Photo: RETRO
24. Preston in the mid-1980s
More than 300 young swimmers gave a sparkling performance at Preston and District Primary School gala. The event, staged at Preston's Saul Street Baths, proved a huge success and it was standing room only for proud parents and spectators Photo: RETRO