And so, in the spirit of nostalgia, here we take a look back at life in Walton-le-Dale throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Here are our best archive pictures from eras gone by.
9. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Housewife Jackie Hudson was getting in gear for an extra special Christmas celebration. Mrs Hudson, 34, of York Drive, Great Eccleston, near Preston, is the winner of The Evening Post Win A Car For Christmas competition. She drove off with an £8,000 shiny red Nissan Micra, donated by sponsors Fred Coupe Limited, of Walton-le-Dale Photo: RETRO
10. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Gentlemen at at war time Reunion at 10 Edward Street in Walton Le Dale, January 1972 Photo: RETRO
11. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Walton-le-Dale County Secondary School's Under 16 football team have swept aside all before them over the present season, being undefeated in league and cup matches. Members of the side are (seated left to right): D Colton, R Parkinson, P Kay, S Thomas, J Kaylow, A Nixon, D Waterworth. Standing (left to right): K Parkinson, D Marginson, K McKenna, J Baron, R Dickinson, P MacFarlane, T Wilmer, and Mr M Nolan (coach) Photo: RETRO
12. Walton-le-Dale in the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Youngsters from a South Ribble high school fell in for a taste of the Army life when they took part in a sponsored assault course to raise cash for the elderly. Instead of lessons, teenagers from Walton-le-Dale High School, were put through their paces by instructors from the King's Division of the Army, based at Fulwood Barracks, Preston Photo: RETRO